Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was “really disappointed” to be overlooked of Wednesday’s match in opposition to Aston Villa, but confused he doesn’t have a longtime number one.
Spain worldwide Sanchez was criticised for each his distribution and errors at set-pieces throughout Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at leaders Arsenal.
Rosenior introduced in Denmark’s Filip Jorgensen – Sanchez’s long-term understudy – for the 4-1 victory at Villa Park.
“I’ve been really honest with Rob,” he mentioned. “He was really disappointed not to play, which is what I expect from every player, whether they’re a goalkeeper or an outfield player.
“But the best way Rob responded in coaching, the best way he supported Filip – within the warm-up, within the dressing room – was magnificent.”
Chelsea have a long-term strategy of encouraging squad rotation, and Rosenior intends to apply that principle to his goalkeepers too.
“For me, genuinely, I take a look at the goalkeeper place in another way for every sport,” he said. “I need there to be competitors in each space of the pitch.
“I know, traditionally, if there’s a change of goalkeeper, people assume he’s now the number one. That’s not the case. We will pick – and I will pick – the best team for each game.
“Filip hasn’t been ready – he is been working for his alternative. I assumed he took it actually, rather well. But Rob has put in nice performances as effectively.”
Rosenior was asked whether goalkeepers need continuity and whether rotation could therefore be counterproductive.
“Yes, you want continuity – but you additionally must win soccer matches,” he said. “There are completely different approaches – fashionable or previous‑faculty.
“I will pick the team I think is best to win each game. I don’t think I’ve kept the same XI once since I’ve been here. People can say you need continuity – if we lose, it’s because we didn’t have enough; if we win, it’s the right decision.
“I made a choice for the Aston Villa sport that I believe was confirmed right. Hopefully, I’ll make extra right choices shifting ahead.”
Chelsea face Wrexham within the FA Cup fifth spherical at 17:45 GMT on Saturday, with the match dwell on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
