Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-27 · via The Athletic

Martinez emerges as potential Chelsea solution after Sanchez struggles

Chelsea are considering a move for Emiliano Martinez after Robert Sanchez's error-prone display against Fulham. Martinez is viewed as a clear upgrade, offering more reliability and composure. The article notes Sanchez has made seven errors leading to goals in three Premier League seasons.

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Chelsea's goalkeeping instability traces back to Thibaut Courtois's departure in 2018, a void Sanchez has not convincingly filled across three seasons as first choice. His latest outing at Craven Cottage saw two goals stem directly from handling errors, plus a third near-miss when he charged recklessly off his line, allowing an opponent's lob to drift wide.

Martinez presents a contrasting profile: a 33-year-old with two World Cup final appearances and

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