In a move that’s caught many by surprise, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made a decisive call ahead of the new season — favoring Robert Sánchez over Djordje Petrović as his starting goalkeeper.
🧠 According to Maresca, the choice is rooted in tactical vision, not just form. He believes Sánchez is far more comfortable with the ball at his feet, a vital requirement for the possession-based, build-from-the-back style Maresca is set to implement at Stamford Bridge.
🔍 “The keeper is our first playmaker,” Maresca reportedly told insiders. “Sánchez gives us the control and calm we need in the first phase of buildup.”
This bold decision could reshape Chelsea’s entire identity under Maresca, who wants a team that dictates tempo from the back. However, it’s a tough blow for Petrović, who impressed with key saves during difficult moments last season.
Expect strong reactions from fans — and fierce competition between the sticks as preseason kic
ks off.
