Chelsea’s hopes of winning the Premier League have been called into question as Robert Sanchez continues to struggle in goal. The Blues, once considered title contenders, are now battling for a top-four finish due to inconsistent performances.
One of the key issues has been Sanchez’s mistakes, with the Spaniard making more errors leading to goals than any other Premier League goalkeeper at the time of his initial benching. Enzo Maresca had dropped him but later reinstated him over Filip Jorgensen.
Mikel stated that Chelsea “cannot win the league with this goalkeeper” and suggested that Maresca is already considering signing a top replacement in the summer. The club legend believes Chelsea must upgrade key positions to challenge for the title again.
Sanchez played in Chelsea’s recent 1-0 win over Leicester City, but his performance failed to convince former Blues midfielder John Obi Mikel. Speaking on his podcast, the ex-Premier League winner criticized Sanchez’s decision-making and lack of reliability.
Beyond a new goalkeeper, Mikel highlighted two other areas that require investment. He emphasized the need for a top-class striker and an elite center-back to match rivals like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool.
Chelsea will return to Europa Conference League action against Copenhagen before a crucial London derby against Arsenal. With major challenges ahead, their long-term ambitions depend on solving their current weaknesses.
Despite recent improvements, Mikel warned that Chelsea’s squad must be strengthened further. He urged the club to act quickly in the summer transfer window to avoid falling further behind England’s top teams.