If You Continue To Start Him Then All Your Efforts Will Be In Vain Because You Can Never Maintain Your Top Position If You Still Allow Him To Ruin You Games” – Robbie Savage Argues That Chelsea’s Hopes Of Winning The Premier League Are Slim If They Continue To Rely On A £25 Million Player In Their Starting Lineup.
Chelsea has shown steady progress under the guidance of manager Enzo Maresca. As of ten matches into the 2023/24 Premier League season, the team was positioned modestly in 11th place with 12 points. However, with visible improvements this season, Chelsea has climbed to fourth place, currently holding 18 points. While this doesn’t yet position them as serious title contenders, especially compared to powerhouses like Manchester City and Liverpool, it marks a promising development.
Much of Chelsea’s future potential lies in how owner Todd Boehly chooses to support Maresca and the club’s young squad. Given the time to foster unity and chemistry, this team could grow into a formidable title challenger.
However, former footballer and pundit Robbie Savage believes Chelsea’s ambitions to compete for the Premier League title may depend on addressing their goalkeeping situation, specifically replacing Robert Sanchez. Savage has argued that Sanchez, whom he considers a “seven out of 10” keeper, may not be the level of goalkeeper needed for a team with title aspirations.
Savage has raised concerns about Sanchez’s consistency, pointing to particular matches such as Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool, where errors were evident, and a recent penalty incident in the clash with Manchester United.
Chelsea acquired Sanchez for £25 million after he had dropped to third-choice status at Brighton. But rather than making further costly investments in the goalkeeping position, Chelsea may benefit from developing their own young talent in-house, creating a more sustainable pathway toward long-term success. This approach could potentially yield a reliable and high-performing goalkeeper for the future without requiring additional significant spending.
