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Joe Donnohue

Chelsea stalwart at risk of being phased out by Xabi Alonso after losing team selection edge

Xabi Alonso Chelsea Robert Sanchez Fulham Jordan Henderson Josh King Mike Penders EPL
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Xabi Alonso manager / head coach of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images).

Robert Sanchez’s position as Chelsea’s starting goalkeeper is under genuine threat following a lapse in the opening game of the Premier League season against Fulham.

In conceding Josh King's first half strike, Sanchez was caught short on what should have been a routine save.

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