Enzo Maresca confirms he has made huge decision on Chelsea goalkeeping situation

Chelsea’s Goalkeeping Shake-Up: Filip Jorgensen Replaces Robert Sanchez as No. 1

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has officially named Filip Jorgensen as the club’s new first-choice goalkeeper in the Premier League, signaling a major shift between the posts. This decision sees Robert Sanchez relegated to the bench after a series of costly errors that have tested the patience of both fans and the coaching staff.

For months, Maresca had publicly backed Sanchez, urging him to continue playing out from the back despite his occasional mishaps. However, repeated mistakes—most notably his costly blunder against Manchester City in a 3-1 defeat—have ultimately forced the manager’s hand.

Jorgensen, who joined Chelsea in the summer, was given his chance in the club’s last league game against West Ham and is now set to retain his spot when the Blues face Brighton. While Sanchez did feature in Chelsea’s FA Cup clash against his former club last weekend, Maresca has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be returning to the starting XI anytime soon.

“Our goalkeeper at the moment is Filip Jorgensen,” Maresca declared in his pre-match press conference, emphasizing that the decision was not just a temporary fix but a strategic move for the team’s long-term stability. He also suggested that giving Sanchez a break was necessary for his mental and physical recovery.

With Chelsea still fighting for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification, Maresca will be hoping that this change in goal can provide the spark needed to turn their season around.