Sanchez’s error directly led to a goal, but despite this blunder, Chelsea are currently leading 4-2 in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, with 60 minutes on the clock.
The match took an early turn when Georginio Rutter scored for Brighton in the seventh minute. Rutter outjumped Sanchez to head the ball into the net, giving the Seagulls an early lead. However, Chelsea quickly responded. Cole Palmer was the hero, first hitting the post, then scoring in the 21st minute to equalize.
Palmer went on to score a penalty in the 28th minute and a stunning free-kick from long range just three minutes later to complete a remarkable first-half hat-trick. But just as Chelsea seemed to be cruising, disaster struck again for Sanchez.
The goalkeeper misjudged a pass and gave the ball straight to Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba, who made no mistake in scoring Brighton’s second goal, bringing the score to 3-2. However, Palmer wasn’t done, as he added a fourth goal just before halftime, taking Chelsea into the break with a 4-2 lead.
Sanchez’s errors didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who were furious with the goalkeeper’s performance. On X, one fan wrote, “Get rid of Robert Sanchez. Get rid of him.”
Another tweeted, “Robert Sanchez is playing against us. Wallahi I hate this guy.” Others expressed similar frustration, with one commenting, “Robert Sanchez you need to be shipped off immediately,” and another saying, “That’s the Robert Sanchez I know… Absolutely horrendous goalkeeping.”
Another fan questioned Sanchez’s recent performances, asking, “ROBERT SANCHEZ WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU. TWO MISTAKES IN TWO GAMES. ARE YOU SERIOUS?”
While Chelsea’s victory is still intact, the focus remains on Sanchez’s questionable performance. The goalkeeper’s costly mistakes have overshadowed what has been an eventful match for Chelsea, with fans calling for a change in goalkeeping.
Meanwhile, former Chelsea player Joe Cole has weighed in on another situation involving a Chelsea star, Nicolas Jackson. Despite the criticism Jackson has faced over his finishing, Cole urged the young striker to maintain his confidence and continue developing his skills.
Jackson, who was signed from Villarreal for £32 million, had a strong start to the season but struggled with his clinicality in front of goal, despite his impressive overall contribution.
Cole spoke highly of Jackson’s progress, saying, “He’s a young striker learning his trade, and he’s learning it on the biggest stage. He’s scoring goals. The one thing is, I hope he’s confident.
He’s had a great start, a great pre-season, and took his second goal at West Ham brilliantly. Just keep developing, keep learning, keep improving your game. You’ve worked so hard for the team. The manager clearly believes in him. He’s in a good place.”
Jackson’s performances this season have been encouraging, as he has already netted four goals and provided three assists in just seven appearances, showing promise as a key figure for Chelsea going forward.
Despite the criticism surrounding Sanchez’s performance, Jackson’s form offers hope for Chelsea, and Cole’s advice could prove pivotal in helping the striker continue his positive development in what has been a promising season so far.
