Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler makes claim about Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez

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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking about Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez ahead of this weekend’s match in the Premier League.

Chelsea host rivals Brighton on Saturday afternoon for a Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have kept back-to-back clean sheets in their last two league matches, with Robert Sanchez finding some form in-between the sticks.

Sanchez, 26, has regained his starting position this season since Chelsea appointed their new manager. He must be delighted that Enzo Maresca has quickly taken a liking to him.

Sanchez claimed in pre-season that he’d suit Maresca’s style, so it’s great to see him performing so positively and consistently to date. Next, he’s got to keep his form up to stay in the best starting line-up ahead of teammate Filip Jorgensen.

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Fabian Hurzeler on Robert Sanchez

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has been extremely complimentary of Chelsea’s Sanchez in the build-up to Saturday’s game.

He’s explained that the Blues number one is a key part of his team’s play because he’s always looking to play out from the back with the ball at his feet.

Hurzeler said via Brighton’s official YouTube channel: “They have a great goalkeeper who starts trying to build up the game from their back, always with his feet. He’s a very good football player.”

Surprise package

We doubt that many people would’ve predicted Sanchez to enjoy a mini revival at the start of the season.

The Spanish shot-stopper spent the second half of last season on Chelsea’s bench behind Djordje Petrovic, but he’s regained his number one spot and is playing some great football. In particular, he’s looking much more confident and assured when building out from the back.

It was evident from Maresca’s spell at Leicester last year that he places a great emphasis on his keepers to build from the back, so it’s been great to see Sanchez rise to that challenge.

Here is a look at the top 10 goalkeepers with the most passes in the Premier League so far this season, as confirmed via the Premier League’s official website: