October 8th 2024.
Chelsea made the decision to let go of their head coach, Graham Potter, in April of last year. Despite his departure, Potter still has high praise for one of Chelsea's star players, Robert Sanchez. The goalkeeper has faced some criticism this season, but Potter believes he is "world class."
Under new head coach Enzo Maresca, Sanchez has remained the team's top goalkeeper, even after Chelsea spent a significant amount of money on Filip Jorgensen during the summer transfer window. Former Chelsea player and now football pundit, John Obi Mikel, recently warned that Sanchez could hinder his old club's chances of winning the Premier League title.
However, Potter sees things differently. He recently spoke highly of Sanchez, applauding him for his "world-class" actions and praising his agility, speed, and ability to make the goal look small. While Potter acknowledges that Sanchez is still young and needs to work on consistency, he believes the goalkeeper has all the tools to be one of the best in the game.
Potter also credits Maresca's structured approach for helping Sanchez's performance. He highlights the goalkeeper's range of passing and his ability to threaten the opponent's defensive structure by going long. Potter believes that Sanchez has the potential to be a top-class goalkeeper.
On the other hand, Obi Mikel expressed concerns about Sanchez's performance after Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton. He pointed out that the goalkeeper had a "nightmare" in the first half and was at fault for the first two goals. Obi Mikel believes that to be a title-winning team, Chelsea needs a top-class goalkeeper, and as good as Sanchez is, he may not be at that level yet.
Obi Mikel also highlighted Sanchez's performance in the 2-0 loss to Manchester City in August, where he was criticized by pundits. Former City goalkeeper Joe Hart noted that Sanchez looked "lost" in the goal, while Gary Neville expressed his concerns about the pressure Sanchez may be feeling with Jorgensen's arrival.
Despite the criticism, Potter has faith in Sanchez and believes he has what it takes to be a top goalkeeper. He also appreciates the pressure that comes with being a goalkeeper at a top club like Chelsea and encourages Sanchez to simplify his game and focus on his strengths. As for Obi Mikel's concerns, only time will tell if Sanchez can reach the level of a "top, top goalkeeper."
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