New Chelsea Boss Maresca Backs Under-fire Sanchez
Chelsea’s new manager Enzo Maresca has thrown his support behind goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, despite a difficult debut season for the Spaniard. This comes as Maresca settles into his new role after being chosen over other contenders like Roberto De Zerbi and Miguel Amorim.
Enzo Maresca Excited for Chelsea Challenge
Enzo Maresca, the mastermind behind Leicester City’s recent promotion, expressed his enthusiasm about the opportunity. “To join Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world, is a dream for any coach,” he declared. His focus is on building a successful team that upholds Chelsea’s tradition of winning and making their fans proud.
Sanchez Gets a Second Chance
A new goalkeeper was reportedly a priority for Chelsea, but it appears Maresca is willing to give Sanchez a shot at redemption according to FabrizoRomano. Sanchez’s first season was a tale of two halves. He started strongly but his confidence seemed to crumble due to a shaky defense, leading to costly errors. An injury further disrupted his season, allowing Djordje Petrovic to shine in his absence. Sanchez only managed a couple of appearances after the winter break and was benched for the FA Cup semi-final.
Despite these struggles, Chelsea have been linked with other goalkeepers, including Leicester’s Mads Hermansen. However, Maresca’s faith in Sanchez suggests he will be given a chance to prove himself under the new manager.
Transfer Market Activity
Looking beyond goalkeeping, Chelsea are actively seeking defensive reinforcements following the departure of Thiago Silva. They’re reportedly close to securing Fulham’s free agent defender, Adarabioyo.
The forward line also needs bolstering. While a move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen seems unlikely due to the high price tag, Chelsea might revisit their interest in Benjamin Sesko, a target also coveted by Arsenal.
