Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Robert Sanchez will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Sheffield United. The Spanish goalkeeper sustained a knee injury during Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park, leading to his substitution after 83 minutes.
Djordje Petrovic, a summer signing, made his Premier League debut as a replacement for Sanchez. Pochettino expressed the severity of Sanchez’s injury, ruling him out for the Sheffield United clash. Despite Sheffield United securing their first win under Chris Wilder in the previous game, they currently occupy the bottom position in the Premier League.
Pochettino shared his thoughts on the setback, stating, “We lost our number one keeper, so it’s always a player you are going to miss. We have other keepers who are working hard to be ready when this type of thing happens.” He expressed sadness over losing a key player for a few weeks and highlighted ongoing assessments for other players like Reece James and Marc Cucurella.
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Despite the challenges, Pochettino emphasized the need for strength and readiness in the face of adversity, as the competition continues without pause. Regarding Petrovic’s inclusion and potential debut, Pochettino expressed confidence in the young player: “Of course, I have faith in all my players. He arrived at Chelsea because he has potential. Now, after four or five months working with us, it’s the moment for him to step up. We trust him, his teammates trust in him, and it’s time for his debut at Stamford Bridge. We believe in him to perform the way we want.”