Enzo Maresca makes defiant claim about Robert Sanchez after his big mistake in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Wolves

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Chelsea returned to winning ways last night, however the feeling inside the stadium was not full of positivity despite the return to the top four.

Both Jamie Carragher and Emmanuel Petit were critical of the Stamford Bridge crowd, with the atmosphere very flat for large portions of the game.

At times, the most animated they got was in frustration at what was going on, with a lot of this being aimed at Robert Sanchez.

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Enzo Maresca defends Robert Sanchez after error in Chelsea vs Wolves

The Spaniard was at fault for Wolves’ equaliser late in the first half, dropping a corner kick straight at the feet of Matt Doherty to convert from close range.

Chelsea fans showed their anger towards Sanchez on social media, and this was being matched with nervousness whenever the goalkeeper was in possession even after the Blues had gone 3-0 up.

Enzo Maresca has been vocal in his support of Sanchez this season, and this does not seem to have changed as a result of his latest error.

He said to Sky Sports after the game that despite his fourth mistake directly leading to a goal for the opposition, their goalkeeper has saved them way more times than that.

He said to Sky Sports: “You said ‘fourth mistake’ (leading to goals) and how many times has he saved us? I think more than four. It happens, no problem. Mistakes happen to him, the strikers and central defenders. No problem, Robert is doing well.”

Filip Jorgensen waiting in the wings at Chelsea

The other option for a starting goalkeeper currently at Stamford Bridge is Filip Jorgensen, however he so far has just two Premier League appearances to his name.

The young ‘keeper has had to normally wait for the Conference League to play for Chelsea, a competition where he has excelled so far this season.

The club reportedly have belief that Jorgensen suits Maresca’s style, however there is clearly a reason why he is not currently playing regularly.

Loyalty is clearly a good thing to be shown by the manager, however the Italian is risking dropping too many points this season by pursuing with Sanchez between the sticks.