Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has urged goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to improve after costly errors contributed to their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester City, intensifying speculation about the club seeking a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window.

Enzo Maresca insists he continues to ‘trust’ Robert Sanchez despite the goalkeeper’s mistake in Chelsea ’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. Chelsea took an early lead as Nicolas Jackson capitalised on an error from City’s new £33.6 million signing Abdukodir Khusanov to give Noni Madueke a simple tap-in from close range.

Chelsea are sticking by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for the season, but targets are being looked at for the summer transfer window.

The 29-year-old is also France's first-choice goalkeeper, having replaced World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris, who retired after Les Bleus' World Cup final defeat to Argentina. Maignan is now the country's vice-captain and was named in the Euro 2024 team of the tournament last summer.

Chelsea got off to an ideal start. They capitalised on an error from the debuting Abdukodir Khusanov in the third minute, with Nicolas Jackson setting up Noni Madueke to put the visitors ahead. However, they were pegged back in the 42nd minute courtesy of a goal from Josko Gvardiol.

Enzo Maresca has said Chelsea continue to "trust" error-prone goalkeeper Robert Sánchez after his latest mistake in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has revealed that he was surprised after scoring the goal to complete the comeback in his side's win over Chelsea. Noni M

Enzo Maresca has defended Robert Sanchez after his latest error in their defeat to Manchester City but hinted at assessing his options in the coming games.

Maresca’s Defense Amidst CriticismIn the fast-paced world of Premier League football, the spotlight often burns brightest on those in the line of fire. For