Chelsea Football Club welcomes West Ham United to Stamford Bridge on Monday night in the Premier League. A victory would see the Blues climb back into the top four after favorable results elsewhere including losses by Newcastle and Manchester City that are 1 point clear and Bournemouth who are currently level on points. Here’s what to watch for in this crucial fixture.
1. Robert Sánchez Finally Getting Dropped for Good
Chelsea have faced numerous problems this season in the Premier League. Still, one constant has been Robert Sánchez starting in goal. Last season should have marked the end of his time at the club, yet for some reason, Enzo Maresca publicly declared Sánchez as his preferred goalkeeper.
Time and again, it became clear that Sánchez was not cut out for the job. However, Maresca continued to give him chances, hoping for a turnaround, even when it was evident to everyone else that it was only hurting the team. After countless errors, Maresca has finally acknowledged the need for a change, hinting at Filip Jörgensen’s possible introduction following Sánchez’s latest mistake-ridden performance against Manchester City.
Even if Jörgensen doesn’t have a perfect game, Chelsea must stick with him because reverting to Sánchez should never be an option.