‘You are not professional, that a bad decision’ – TalkSPORT pundit rips into £25m Chelsea player for what he did at the weekend
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alkSPORT pundit Andy Townsend criticized Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for a “silly decision” in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal over the weekend. Chelsea appeared to be on course for three Premier League points with a two-goal lead, thanks to goals from Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk. However, a late collapse led to them squandering the win.
The turning point in Chelsea’s late collapse occurred when goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made a misplaced pass, gifting Declan Rice a chance at an empty net. Subsequently, Leandro Trossard netted the equalizer for Arsenal. Townsend placed a significant portion of the blame on Chelsea’s goalkeeper for his error during the game.
Townsend expressed his impressions of Chelsea’s performance for the majority of the match and then criticized Sanchez’s “silly decision” that handed Arsenal a lifeline when they were 2-0 up. He referred to the goalkeeper’s action as “stupid.”
Robert Sanchez now faces increased scrutiny after making a high-profile mistake in the match against Arsenal. The 25-year-old Spaniard has had a relatively successful debut season at Stamford Bridge, having joined from Brighton in the summer. However, it’s evident that his passing ability needs improvement, particularly if Chelsea aims to build their play from the back under Mauricio Pochettino. While Sanchez is a solid shot-stopper, tightening up the passing aspect of his game is essential, especially as Chelsea continues with a style of play that involves building from the back. It’s clear that the goalkeeper coach has been providing instructions to Sanchez, highlighting the need for him to improve in this area.
