Gary Neville has urged Chelsea to part ways with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following his latest costly mistake in the Blues’ 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.
The former Manchester United defender believes Sanchez’s repeated errors are hindering Chelsea’s progress and that manager Enzo Maresca must address the issue if he wants to build a title-contending squad.
Robert Sanchez’s Costly Error Against Man City
During Saturday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium, Sanchez made a rash decision to rush off his line, allowing Erling Haaland to slot home an easy goal in the second half.
The mistake handed City a crucial 2-1 lead with 22 minutes remaining before Phil Foden’s late goal sealed the victory for the home side.
Neville, who was commentating on the match for Sky Sports, was quick to criticise the Chelsea shot-stopper, saying, “What is the goalkeeper doing? Why is he there? Such a poor, poor decision.”
He doubled down on his critique during the Gary Neville Podcast, stating that Sanchez’s poor positioning was a turning point in the game.
Recurring Mistakes Raise Concerns
Sanchez has been under scrutiny for several high-profile errors this season, most recently in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge, where he was at fault for the visitors’ goal.
Neville believes these persistent mistakes prove that Sanchez is not reliable enough for a club with Chelsea’s ambitions.
“We have to talk about the goalkeeper. That wouldn’t have been a goal if he wasn’t 25 yards off his line,” Neville added.
“It’s too important a position, and I think Chelsea at this point in time are going to have to look at it. He’s making far too many errors week in, week out.”
