As recently as August, the unequivocal message coming out of Stamford Bridge was that Chelsea had their three goalkeepers of the future: reinstated No 1 Robert Sanchez, new signing Filip Jorgensen and giant Belgian teenager Mike Penders, who will arrive in west London from Genk in his homeland in the summer of 2025.

Chelsea have decided that they do not need to sign a new goalkeeper to replace Robert Sanchez, according to reports. Sanchez has faced plenty of criticism from various football pundits this season and has been identified as a weak link in the Chelsea XI.

Chelsea are not in the market for a new goalkeeper despite Robert Sanchez's recent struggles, though Filip Jorgensen could be handed a chance.

Robert Sanchez has made more errors leading to goals than any other Premier League goalkeeper, leading to calls for Chelsea to bring in a replacement this month

Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic was described as ‘world class’ on the same day that Robert Sanchez ’s struggles in between the posts continued.

Robert Sanchez has made two high-profile errors in a week for Chelsea, but the Blues will not be signing a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window to replace him

Chelsea have decided against signing a new goalkeeper to replace Robert Sanchez at Stamford Bridge. This decision comes after the 27-year-old faced significant criticism from various football pundits this season.