Chelsea fans demand Enzo Maresca drop player immediately after nightmare Man City defeat
The Blues gained an early advantage in the match as Noni Madueke opened the scoring in just the third minute. The English winger capitalized on a defensive mistake by debutant Abdukodir Khusanov to put Chelsea ahead.
However, Manchester City managed to equalize before the halftime whistle. Left-back Josko Gvardiol found the back of the net, bringing the score to 1-1. In the second half, City’s star striker Erling Haaland struck again, putting his team in the lead with a clinical finish to make it 2-1.
Later, Phil Foden added to Chelsea’s woes by taking advantage of confusion in their defense. He broke through unchallenged and calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, securing a 3-1 victory for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Chelsea fans were particularly frustrated with a costly mistake by their goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, which occurred prior to City’s second goal. During this moment, Sanchez attempted to intercept a long pass forward from City’s goalkeeper, Ederson. However, as the ball approached, Sanchez hesitated and started backpedaling toward his goal when it became evident that Haaland would reach the ball first.
This misjudgment left Sanchez stranded in a vulnerable position, often referred to as “no man’s land,” and allowed Haaland to control the ball comfortably before chipping it over Sanchez into the net. While Haaland’s finish showcased his skill and composure, the error by Sanchez overshadowed it, drawing heavy criticism from Chelsea supporters.
In response, many fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with Sanchez’s performance and are calling on manager Enzo Maresca to replace him in the next fixture. They have suggested giving backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen a chance to prove himself as the team’s first choice between the posts.
