Dropping Sanchez Doesn’t Mean Jorgensen Is Number One – Rosenior

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has hailed Robert Sanchez for his reaction to being dropped for the win over Aston Villa. He, however, revealed that the goalkeeper was really disappointed with the decision, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, he expected Sanchez to be sad about the call, but he respects the way the former Brighton goalie immediately supported Filip Jorgensen ahead of the Villa game.

Rosenior added that dropping Sanchez for one match does not mean Jorgensen is Chelsea’s number one henceforth.

His words, “I’ve been really honest with Rob. He was really disappointed not to play, which is what I expect from every player, whether they’re a goalkeeper or an outfield player. But the way Rob responded in training, the way he supported Filip – in the warm-up, in the dressing room – was magnificent.

For me, genuinely, I look at the goalkeeper position differently for each game. I want there to be competition in every area of the pitch. I know, traditionally, if there’s a change of goalkeeper, people assume he’s now the number one. That’s not the case. We will pick – and I will pick – the best team for each game.

Filip [Jorgensen, who replaced Sanchez in the 4-1 win over Aston Villa] hasn’t been waiting – he’s been working for his opportunity. I thought he took it really, really well. But Rob has put in great performances as well.

Yes, you need continuity – but you also need to win football matches. There are different approaches – modern or old‑school. I will pick the team I think is best to win each game. I don’t think I’ve kept the same XI once since I’ve been here. People can say you need continuity – if we lose, it’s because we didn’t have enough; if we win, it’s the right decision.

I made a decision for the Aston Villa game that I think was proven correct. Hopefully, I’ll make more correct decisions moving forward.”

WOW.

Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London. Founded in 1905, they play their home games at Stamford Bridge.

The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football. They won their first major honour, the League championship, in 1955. The club won the FA Cup for the first time in 1970, their first European honour, the Cup Winners’ Cup, in 1971, and became the third English club to win the Club World Cup in 2022.

On 7 May 2022, Chelsea confirmed that terms have been agreed for a new ownership group, led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter and Hansjörg Wyss, to acquire the club. The group was later known as BlueCo.

The UK government approved the £4.25bn takeover, ending Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of the club. Bruce Buck, who served as chairman since 2003, was replaced by Boehly, while long-serving club director and de facto sporting director Marina Granovskaia left, as did Petr Čech from the role of technical and performance advisor.