{"id":2145,"date":"2026-08-25T09:24:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2145"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:24:37","slug":"two-goalkeepers-chelsea-must-now-target-after-robert-sanchez-error-vs-fulham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2145","title":{"rendered":"Two goalkeepers Chelsea must now target after Robert Sanchez error vs Fulham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-382547\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\"> <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thechelseachronicle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 on Monday night, but it could have been a much more comfortable victory had Robert Sanchez not been in goal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/robert-sanchez\/\">Sanchez<\/a> failed to save a shot that was right at him before parrying the ball straight in front of Gonzalo Garcia, who grabbed Fulham\u2019s second goal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/match-coverage\/xabi-alonso-makes-statement-on-robert-sanchez-after-chelseas-win-over-fulham\/\">Xabi Alonso has defended Sanchez<\/a>, but it is quite clear now that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/club\/\">Chelsea<\/a> need a new goalkeeper. This is the 28-year-old\u2019s fourth season at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/club\/stadium\/\">Stamford Bridge<\/a> and he is yet to fully convince.<\/p>\n<p>The club keep briefing that they are happy with their goalkeeper options, but if that changes between now and the end of the transfer window, who should they sign? Here at <strong>The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong>, we think there are only two names to consider.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"361d5c1f-0d3a-4756-b94c-192ecc982fb5\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Enough is enough! It\u2019s time to replace Robert Sanchez, but who should Chelsea sign? \ud83d\ude24<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">He made two more mistakes against Fulham on Monday \ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Robert Sanchez's errors leading to goal\" class=\"wp-image-382564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Chelsea's Robert Sanchez during the Premier League 2026\/27 match between Fulham and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)\">Photo by Rob Newell \u2013 CameraSport via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emiliano-martinez\">Emiliano Martinez<\/h2>\n<p>It is a surprise that Chelsea have not made a move for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/emiliano-martinez\/\">Emiliano Martinez<\/a>. The Aston Villa goalkeeper is on the market and would bring experience to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/xabi-alonso\/\">Alonso\u2019s<\/a> squad, which the club have been looking for this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Martinez is one of the best keepers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/premier-league\/\">Premier League<\/a> and would be a clear upgrade on Sanchez.<\/p>\n<p>The 33-year-old is a great shot-stopper, commands his box extremely well and does not make as many mistakes as Sanchez. Signing Martinez and replacing Sanchez with him is an absolute no-brainer!  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Emiliano Martinez of Argentina reacts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289435452-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Emiliano Martinez of Argentina reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diogo-costa\">Diogo Costa<\/h2>\n<p>Due to his Premier League experience, Martinez should be at the top of Chelsea\u2019s list. But if they cannot sign the Argentina international for whatever reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/diogo-costa\/\">Diogo Costa<\/a> would not be a bad alternative.<\/p>\n<p>The Porto goalkeeper is also a brilliant shot-stopper and was one of Portugal\u2019s best players at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/world-cup\/\">World Cup<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, it was claimed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/transfer-news\/out-of-the-blue-chelsea-are-now-reportedly-in-advanced-talks-for-new-goalkeeper\/\">Chelsea were in talks to sign Costa<\/a>, but the Blues have since denied interest in the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage, though, they have to consider signing him, Martinez or another No.1. 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