Robert Sanchez has just been speaking to the Daily Mirror after a great performance against Tottenham Hotspur. The Chelsea goalkeeper took the chance to speak about the game, but also his form more generally.
Sanchez admits to early struggles with Blues
“I enjoyed myself. When you play for one of the best teams in the world, a massive club, you’re always going to be under pressure when the team or you don’t perform,” the Spaniard admitted.
“Obviously, being the last line of defence, normally you get the blame for it, even if it’s not yours but that’s the life I choose, that’s what I like and I enjoy it.
“I’ve got the confidence of my boys, the manager and the club to keep doing as good as I’m doing. “The whole entrance into Chelsea for me personally, was difficult. I came in a rush, only had about three days of training on how to start with a new manager, a new team and it was a bit of a struggle. I got used to it then got a massive injury on my knee around Christmas which put me out for the rest of the season.
“Then I came back, got stronger, then a new manager came in again and new signings, so I had to start again. Now, I’m doing good.”
It all seems a bit flimsy – blaming a lack of training time and new signings makes more sense for outfielders than goalkeepers to us. Of course it’s better to know your teammates, but take a l
Still, the important think is that he’s playing well now. Long may it continue!
In other news…
Sanchez also hailed teammate Moises Caicedo for his impact on the game. The dynamic midfielder led the press with superb energy and inspired his whole team to compete higher up and more intensely.
Caicedo isn’t just a beast on the pitch – he’s also a really disarmingly humble and gentle fella off it, and his comments after his man of the match performance proved that once again.
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