“Robert Sanchez, didn’t shine for Rice’s goal” – BBC pundit Blast Chelsea player’s display in 2-2 draw with Arsenal
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Robert Sanchez, Chelsea’s goalkeeper, bore the brunt of Pat Nevin’s criticism for his performance in the intense 2-2 draw against Arsenal over the weekend. The Blues left Stamford Bridge with a solitary point from their Premier League home fixture against Arsenal, which might have appeared favorable pre-match. However, the mood was tinged with regret as they squandered a two-goal lead.
Despite the mixed feelings, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad can extract significant positives from the overall team performance. Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk propelled the hosts to a well-deserved lead. Regrettably, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard found the back of the net late in the game for the visitors.
Chelsea’s slip-up can be attributed to a series of errors. In particular, Blues goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, aged 25, didn’t cover himself in glory during Rice’s goal. His errant pass was exploited by the Arsenal midfielder to narrow the deficit. Moreover, there were defensive lapses, with Malo Gusto coming under scrutiny for Trossard’s equalizer.
BBC pundit Pat Nevin singled out Sanchez as a notable underperformer for Chelsea during the Saturday evening clash. Nevin voiced his concerns on BBC Sport, saying at 7:18 pm on October 21st, “All of a sudden Arsenal have a lifeline. The Chelsea keeper at fault there – but both keepers have been bad today. It was a great finish.”
Sanchez has generally garnered positive reviews for his performances at Chelsea this season. However, it’s essential to remember that he’s still in the early months of his tenure at the club. Nevertheless, there have been moments when his passing accuracy has been called into question, and he appeared shaky in various aspects when Arsenal applied pressure earlier that day.
WhoScored even recognized Sanchez by including him in their September Team of the Month. Yet, his ability to respond in the upcoming games, particularly considering the challenging league fixtures ahead, will be under scrutiny. Chelsea has bid farewell to both Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy in 2023, underscoring the immense pressure that comes with the goalkeeper position at the club.
