Robert Sánchez has been the target of criticism ever since he joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023, with fans repeatedly calling for an upgrade between the sticks. However, Todd Boehly had nothing but positive things to say about Chelsea’s starting goalkeeper.
Speaking at an event in Australia recently, Chelsea’s American co-owner hinted that there’s no plan currently to sign an alternative with a brief, telling declaration.
“[Robert Sánchez] is doing pretty damn well right now,” Boehly said. Sánchez is one of five goalkeepers Chelsea have signed since Boehly and the BlueCo ownership consortium took over the team ahead of the 2022–23 season.
Sánchez had a rough start to his tenure at Stamford Bridge. His mistake-prone nature cost him the starting job at the tail end of the 2023–24 season under Mauricio Pochettino. There is some truth to Boehly’s claim, though.
Through 11 Premier League games this term, only David Raya has collected more clean sheets than Sánchez’s five. His nine goals conceded are tied with Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson for second fewest behind the Arsenal goalkeeper.
With Sánchez on the rise and Chelsea currently third in the Premier League table, it appears Boehly and co. are comfortable with how things are at the moment.
