Chelsea's Maresca undecided on goalkeeper choice for West Ham clash
What's the story
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is yet to make up his mind over the team's goalkeeper for the upcoming Premier League match against West Ham.
Despite having backed first-choice keeper Robert Sanchez, Mareska is now contemplating a change.
This comes after Sanchez's five high-profile errors this season, which have directly led to goals.
Here is what the manager said in a press conference on Friday.
Goalkeeper change
Maresca hints at possible replacement for Sanchez
However, Maresca has hinted at a possible change in his goalkeeper strategy. He is considering replacing Sanchez with deputy Filip Jorgensen for the West Ham match.
When asked about his decision, Maresca said, "Not yet," adding that there are still "two or three days" left to decide.
He expressed confidence in both goalkeepers, saying any decision he makes will be satisfactory as Jorgensen has consistently performed well when given the opportunity to play.
Goalkeeper dynamics
Maresca clarifies Jorgensen's position in the team
Maresca also dismissed suggestions that Jorgensen is pressuring him for more league starts.
He clarified his stance by stating, "I don't think so because the first time I spoke with Filip in June or July, I was clear that the number one choice was Robert."
However, he also emphasized that this doesn't guarantee Sanchez's position if his performance continues to falter.
Information
Sanchez has 5 errors leading to a goal
Sanchez has made 21 Premier League appearances this season. He has kept just 4 clean sheets. Notably, he has had five errors leading to a goal. He has also conceded 27 goals in addition to making 71 saves.