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On the back of rife speculation all summer long, Chelsea have decided to stick with one player who has received a lot of criticism in the recent past.
The Blues have been reportedly interested in signing a new goalkeeper throughout the ongoing summer transfer window, which has cast a cloud over the future of their current number 1, Robert Sanchez.
However, Enzo Maresca has reportedly decided to continue with the Spaniard in goal for next season, which might upset some Blues fans around the world.
Maresca enjoyed a successful debut season in charge of Chelsea, where he clinched the UEFA Conference League and qualified for next season’s Champions League before also winning the recently-concluded Club World Cup.
Fans will now be keen to see if the recent arrivals of Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro can take the team to the next level, where they compete for the Premier League title.
Chelsea were linked with a move for AC Milan’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan, and even agreed on personal terms with him before a deal for the French shot-stopper fell through.
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Chelsea to start with Robert Sanchez in goal next season
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Though Robert Sanchez has failed to win over the Chelsea supporters as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper, he is set to enjoy an extended run in goal at the start of next season.
This new lease of life is down to his incredible performances in the recently concluded Club World Cup, where he redeemed himself to a certain extent.
As a result, according to TEAMtalk, Chelsea have decided to move into next season with Sanchez as their first-choice goalkeeper despite his inconsistent form last term.
Maresca is willing to give the Spanish goalkeeper another opportunity to win the fans over and has put his complete trust in the player going into the next season.
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