December 5th 2024.
On Sunday, Enzo Maresca's Chelsea team will be facing off against Tottenham in what is sure to be an exciting match. The previous game against Southampton saw Robert Sanchez being replaced in goal, but Maresca assures us that he will be back as the starting goalkeeper for their upcoming game against Tottenham.
In the game against Southampton, Filip Jorgensen took over the goalkeeping duties and helped lead Chelsea to a dominating 5-1 victory. The team's incredible form was on full display with goals from Axel Diasasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho. This win also helped to add to the pain of Southampton, who currently sit at the bottom of the table.
Maresca made some changes to his usual starting lineup, giving Nicolas Jackson, Levi Colwill, and Pedro Netro some time on the bench. However, he has confirmed that Sanchez will definitely be starting against Tottenham, keeping the rest of his team a mystery until game day.
When asked if Jorgensen could possibly keep his place in goal, Maresca responded by saying, "That day, we are going to play Sanchez and 10 players. The only one that is sure is Sanchez." Chelsea currently holds the top spot in the Premier League as the highest-scoring team with 31 goals in just 14 games. While Maresca was pleased with the team's performance in front of goal, he did express some dissatisfaction with their overall display.
"I'm very happy with the five goals we scored, but I wasn't thrilled with the first 10 or 15 minutes when we struggled," Maresca explained. "We had prepared to press them man-to-man, but in the beginning, we were not doing that. Against this team, if you don't go man-to-man, it's difficult to recover the ball. But we made some adjustments and the game improved. However, we could have scored more, but five goals is certainly enough."
After their 3-0 win over Aston Villa, Chelsea continued their winning streak by thrashing Southampton. Maresca's team has been performing beyond expectations this season, currently sitting in second place with only two losses in 14 games. "The results have definitely helped to quiet down the noise surrounding the club," Maresca said. "It's a great feeling to see the fans happy after the past two years of turmoil. You can see that the mood among them is positive."
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