January 26th 2025.
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, is currently considering making some changes to his team. This decision comes as the team has been experiencing a decline in performance in the Premier League. Despite surprising many with their strong start to the season, Chelsea has fallen to sixth place in the league standings. At one point, they were even seen as potential title challengers alongside Liverpool, but their form has taken a turn for the worse since the second half of the season began.
In December, Chelsea drew against Everton and suffered losses against Fulham and Ipswich Town. Their struggles continued into 2025 as they have only won one out of their four league games. Their most recent match against Manchester City ended in a 3-1 defeat, further denting their chances of finishing in the top four. Although Chelsea took an early lead through Noni Madueke's goal, they were unable to maintain their advantage and ultimately succumbed to Manchester City's strong performance.
The defeat highlighted one of Chelsea's main weaknesses this season - their goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Spanish shot-stopper has made crucial errors throughout the campaign, with his latest one leading to a goal for Manchester City. This brings his total number of mistakes leading to goals to five, the highest among Premier League goalkeepers. Despite Maresca's repeated defense of Sanchez, the manager is now considering giving him a break and replacing him with Filip Jorgensen for their next match against West Ham.
Jorgensen, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal last summer, has made 13 appearances for the team but has only started two league games. This could be his chance to prove himself and potentially secure a more regular spot in the starting lineup. As for Sanchez, Maresca expressed his trust in the goalkeeper but also acknowledged the need for improvement. Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker even called Sanchez a "liability" in November and questioned whether Chelsea can compete for the title with him in goal.
Despite their struggles, Maresca remains optimistic and believes in his team's potential. However, he also understands the importance of addressing their weaknesses and making necessary changes. With a whole week to regroup and prepare for their next game, Chelsea will have the chance to bounce back and prove their doubters wrong. As Maresca said, they will continue to trust Sanchez but will also assess his performance and make a decision accordingly. Only time will tell if Chelsea can turn their season around and challenge for the Premier League title.
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