- Chelsea fans criticised Robert Sanchez for his display against Manchester City
- Some supporters suggested the goalkeeper’s contract should be terminated
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Chelsea fans were heavily critical of Robert Sanchez’s display as the Blues started their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Manchester City.
Sanchez struggled with his distribution at times, with the goalkeeper particularly at fault in the build-up to City’s second goal.
Following the game, some supporters suggested that Sanchez’s contract should be terminated.
The 26-year-old found himself back in the starting lineup under new manager Enzo Maresca having previously been dropped by former boss Mauricio Pochettino.
City prevailed courtesy of goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic.
Chelsea fans were heavily critical of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for his display versus Manchester City
Supporters called for new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to drop the Spaniard for the team’s next match
One supporter claimed that Sanchez’s performance ‘should be the end’ of his spell as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, another fan claimed that Sanchez’s contract should be terminated as they added: ‘Kepa was never this bad’.
Paddy Power joked: ‘Wonder which of Chelsea’s 7 other keepers will be replacing Sanchez next week’.
There was further criticism of Sanchez, with one fan stating: ‘How many f***ing times did this club need to see Robert Sanchez be absolutely diabolical to realise he was absolutely diabolical.
‘It actually boils my blood. He’s terrible, he’s a calamity. GET HIM OUT’.
A number of fans took to social media to criticise Sanchez’s performance during the match
Another added: ‘Sanchez isn’t playing the next game if this Enzo Maresca fella is serious’.
Meanwhile, another fan wrote: ‘Enzo and Caicedo beaten with ease. Sanchez just lol. Embarrassing goal to concede.’
