
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has reaffirmed his confidence in goalkeeper Robert Sánchez despite the player’s recent high-profile mistakes.
However, Maresca has emphasized the need for Sánchez to show a strong response following his costly error in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.
In the match at the Etihad Stadium, Noni Madueke put Chelsea ahead before Josko Gvardiol equalized for City. Sánchez’s pivotal mistake came in the 68th minute when he rushed off his line, allowing Erling Haaland to outmuscle Trevoh Chalobah and score into an empty net. Phil Foden sealed the victory for the hosts with a late third goal, moving City above Chelsea in the league standings.
Speaking after the match, Maresca acknowledged Sánchez’s struggles but reiterated his faith in the 27-year-old goalkeeper. “We trust Robert for sure, but the first person who knows he’s making mistakes at the moment is Robert,” Maresca said. “We trust him, but now we have an entire week before the next game to assess his reaction and make decisions accordingly.”
This latest error follows another costly moment earlier in the week, when Sánchez failed to deal with a cross against Wolves, allowing the relegation-threatened side to temporarily draw level.
Despite these incidents, Maresca appears keen to support Sánchez while challenging him to improve. As Chelsea prepare for their next fixture, the focus will undoubtedly be on whether Sánchez can bounce back and reclaim his form.