New signing Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso‘s side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The £117m signing slotted in his side’s second goal after Fulham midfielder Josh King had cancelled out Joao Pedro’s opener, which came within 31 seconds.
Cole Palmer thought he had sealed victory for Chelsea with a third goal early in the second half before debutant striker Gonzalo Garcia gave Fulham hope but the visitors held on to start the season with a win.
Chelsea kicked off the Alonso era with a chaotic bu
t ultimately successful 3-2 win against neighbours Fulham, yet the post-match discourse has been dominated by the shaky performance of Sanchez.
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The Blues appeared to be in cruise control after Joao Pedro opened the scoring just 31 seconds into the match, but Sanchez’s inability to deal with a strike from Josh King gifted the Cottagers an equaliser that changed the momentum of the contest.
The performance drew sharp criticism pundit Gary Neville, who believes the 26-year-old is the weak link in an otherwise promising Chelsea spine.
Analyzing the game at Craven Cottage, Neville expressed serious concerns about how the Spaniard’s presence between the sticks affects the rest of the team’s tactical discipline and confidence.
Neville insisted that Robert Sanchez is actively “undermining” the progress of Xabi Alonso’s new-look side.
Despite the Blues securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham in their Premier League opener, the Spaniard’s erratic performance has sparked immediate calls for a high-profile replacement at Stamford Bridge.
