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Gary Neville Supports Sánchez After Losing Chelsea’s No. 1 Spot
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has shown support for Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez amid his recent struggles.
Sánchez started the season as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper, edging out Djordje Petrović. However, under new head coach Enzo Maresca, his performances have come under scrutiny after several costly mistakes.
The 27-year-old was dropped following Chelsea’s 3-1 loss to Manchester City last month, with Maresca turning to Jørgensen in their recent 3-0 defeat to Brighton.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Neville admitted it would be tough for Sánchez to reclaim his spot.
“It’s still early to say if Jørgensen is the long-term solution, but it’s a big challenge for any young goalkeeper at a club like Chelsea,” he said.
“I feel for Sánchez. He was left in for too long when he was struggling. Maybe he should have been taken out earlier.
Now, it’s hard to bring him back because once a goalkeeper’s confidence is broken, rebuilding it takes time.”
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has responded to criticism following his side’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final, making it clear he doesn’t see himself as a loser. Speaking after the match, the Spanish coach rejected the label, saying, “Loser? I’m not a loser. I’m a runner-up. In top-level football, there are no losers. A loser is someone who doesn’t even get out of bed.”
Despite the defeat, Enrique’s record last season speaks volumes, he led PSG to a treble, winning the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and the French Cup. Now, the focus shifts to the UEFA Super Cup, where PSG will take on Tottenham Hotspur on August 13.
Chelsea forward Joao Pedro didn’t hold back after their Club World Cup final win over PSG, calling out the French side for poor sportsmanship. Pedro said things turned heated after the final whistle when he stepped in to defend a teammate and was shoved to the ground. The clash followed Chelsea’s 3-0 win, with goals from Cole Palmer and Pedro himself sealing the trophy.
Tensions boiled over at the MetLife Stadium, as Pedro got into a confrontation with PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Manager Luis Enrique was also caught up in the scuffle and appeared to strike Pedro during the chaos. “They’re bad losers,” Pedro said after the game. “I went to defend my teammate and got pushed to the ground.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique appeared to lose his cool after PSG’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium. Chelsea, who many saw as underdogs heading into the match, stunned the French giants with a dominant first-half performance, as Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro found the net to seal the win.
But the drama didn’t end at the final whistle. Tensions boiled over when Joao Pedro clashed with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the heat of the moment, Enrique got involved in the scuffle and seemed to strike Pedro, knocking him to the ground. The scene quickly escalated before one of Enrique’s assistants stepped in to hold him back, while Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca rushed to pull his players away from the confrontation.
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