Former Chelsea defender, Frank LeBoeuf, has said that the club should seek a replacement for Robert Sanchez to stand any chance of performing well in the Premier League this season.
He voiced his apprehension regarding the goalkeeper’s proficiency with the ball.
The Blues signed Sanchez from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023, and he currently serves as their first-choice goalkeeper, having achieved nine clean sheets in 35 Premier League matches last season.
Nevertheless, the Spaniard has also committed several errors over the past two seasons, which have proven to be detrimental.
Sanchez is anticipated to remain at Chelsea this summer under the new management of Xabi Alonso. However, Frank LeBoeuf contends that a replacement is necessary, as he stated on ESPN FC:
“I still have a question mark over the goalkeeper. Sanchez can be very good on the line, but with his feet, he’s always creating issues and scares the fans when he has the ball at his feet.”
LeBoeuf also addressed the necessity for the Blues to reduce their squad size, commenting:
“I think they have like 45 players. They have to get rid of some of them. And of course, Xabi Alonso will have to get a selection of the players and maybe get rid of 15, at least 15 players. That’s insane, but it’s what he has to do. Otherwise, you cannot work.”
He further emphasized that Chelsea and Alonso “need to get rid” of certain players to maintain a harmonious dressing room.
EPL: ‘Always creating issues, scares fans’ – Frank LeBoeuf names player Chelsea must change