Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Sanchez under fire after Chelsea win
Despite a winning start under Alonso, Robert Sanchez faces harsh criticism for costly errors.
Robert Sánchez
player
Match
Chelsea 3-2 Fulham
Errors
At fault for first goal, partial blame for second
Critics
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher scathing
What happened. Robert Sanchez made mistakes in Chelsea's 3-2 win at Fulham, drawing heavy criticism from pundits and fans.
- Sanchez at fault for Fulham's first goal and could have done better on second.
- Pundits and supporters criticized him online, though some felt pile-on was over the top.
- Errors add to last season's mistakes, raising concerns.
“We have to be careful about criticising players or goalkeepers, but …”
— Gary Neville
The article is opinion, suggesting Chelsea may need a new world-class goalkeeper.
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