“Have told you he will finish the club if you don’t sell him” – What £60 per week star did vs Bournemouth that sums up why Chelsea must sign is replacement in January

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Chelsea’s Struggles Persist with a 2-2 Draw Against Bournemouth

Chelsea’s turbulent Premier League campaign hit another bump as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Despite moments of brilliance, the Blues once again faltered, allowing their opponents to snatch a point from a match that seemed destined to end in Chelsea’s favor.

Palmer Shines, but Defensive Errors Prove Costly

Cole Palmer opened the scoring for Chelsea in stunning fashion, delivering a first-half lead that electrified Stamford Bridge. However, the joy was short-lived. Echoing their Boxing Day collapse, Chelsea allowed Bournemouth to claw back in the second half.

A misstep by Romeo Lavia led to Moises Caicedo conceding a penalty, paving the way for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo—ironically a Chelsea transfer target—to fire what appeared to be the winning goal.

Reece James to the Rescue

In the dying moments, club captain Reece James stepped up with a superb free kick to rescue a point for Chelsea. While the dramatic equalizer avoided complete disaster, the result still left fans and pundits frustrated. Fingers were pointed at several players for allowing what looked like a certain win to slip away.

The Goalkeeper Conundrum: Sanchez Under the Microscope

One player who faced criticism yet again was goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Although he wasn’t directly at fault for either Bournemouth goal, his performance sparked familiar unease among the Stamford Bridge faithful.

A glaring moment in the 35th minute encapsulated the concern. With no immediate pressure and Chelsea dominating the game, Sanchez inexplicably passed the ball straight to a Bournemouth player on the edge of the box, leading to a shot that struck the post.

January Transfer Window: Will Chelsea Seek a New Goalkeeper?

Despite the recurring doubts, Chelsea’s coaching staff continues to back Sanchez. Reports suggest that Filip Jorgensen fits perfectly into manager Enzo Maresca’s system, while young talent Mike Penders is set to join at the end of the season. However, Penders may still be a few years away from becoming a first-team regular.

For now, a decision looms over who will start in goal for Chelsea’s next Premier League clash against Wolves on Monday night. While no goalkeeper signings are currently rumored for the January transfer window, pressure on Sanchez remains high as Chelsea seek to turn their season around.