Chelsea FC fought out a narrow 3-2 victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage, but the performance of Robert Sanchez has sparked a wave of frustration among the supporters. Despite the three points earned in the 2026-27 season, the 28-year-old goalkeeper is being called for sale following a shaky display.
The match was a chaotic affair from start to finish. Joao Pedro put the visitors ahead just 31 seconds after kickoff. However, the London side responded quickly with Josh King finding the net in the 23rd minute, before Morgan Rogers put the Blues ahead in the 41st minute. In the second half, Cole Palmer restored the lead in the 49th minute, but Gonzalo Garcia leveled for Fulham in the 54th minute.
While the team secured the win, the individual statistics for Sanchez have raised eyebrows under Xabi Alonso. According to Sportskeeda, the former Brighton & Hove Albion man made four saves but struggled with his distribution. He completed only 37% of his passes and a mere 29% of his long passes. These low numbers have led many fans to label his performance as "an absolute embarrassment," with some demanding the club just sell him immediately.
The pressure on the number one is growing with Mike Penders waiting as the second-choice goalkeeper. With the season evolving, the supporters are looking for consistency. Currently, Chelsea FC sits with a league standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Premier League, 52 pts, 14W-10D-14L from 38 games, recent form LWDLL. This win provides a small respite after the last result which was a Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea (2026-05-24).
Alvaro Arbeloa's Fulham side proved resilient, but the defensive gaps exposed remain a concern for Alonso. The Blues must improve their clinical solidity if they want to close the 33-point gap behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. Fans can follow the upcoming match schedule on the fixtures page.
