“I backed him” – Gary Cahill names Chelsea ace he’s starting to lose faith in after Everton loss | OneFootball

Gary Cahill has admitted he’s started to change his mind about Robert Sanchez following Chelsea’s defeat to Everton.

The Blues slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as they put in another abject performance under Liam Rosenior.

It’s now four defeats in a row in all competitions, and the Blues remain sixth in the table with just seven games remaining.

Gary Cahill starting to have doubts over Robert Sanchez

Rosenior is coming under increased pressure following the defeat, but he once again wasn’t helped by the Chelsea backline.

The Blues were all over the place defensively, with Wesley Fofana in particular having a poor game, and Chelsea have managed just three clean sheets since Liam Rosenior took over.

Sanchez made a poor error for Everton’s second goal, and it appears his confidence has been dented after being dropped.

The Spaniard has had a good season on the whole, but there are still questions marks over him, and Cahill has admitted he’s starting to have doubts.

“Sanchez? I backed him; I’ve been the one who backed him,” he told Sky Sports.

“I think he’s got personality; he can play out from the back, and at times he’s a great shot stopper.

“I’m willing him to stop making these mistakes, and the mistakes are obviously costly at the moment.

“He’ll be disappointed, he knows, you know he’s a professional goalkeeper. He’ll know in these moments he has to do better.”

Mike Penders to be number one next season?

Chelsea have got a serious decision when it comes to the goalkeeping position for next season, with it evident neither Sanchez or Filip Jorgensen are ultimately good enough.

More Stories / Latest News

“I backed him” – Gary Cahill names Chelsea ace he’s starting to lose faith in after Everton loss

22nd Mar 2026, 01:15pm

Wayne Rooney calls on Chelsea to upgrade on €69m star after Everton defeat

22nd Mar 2026, 12:45pm

“I know he has” – Gary Cahill reveals what he’s heard about Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea

22nd Mar 2026, 12:15pm

It’s been reported Chelsea are currently unlikely to sign a new keeper this summer, and will assess their current options at the end of the season.

The Blues are said to have high hopes for Mike Penders who’s on loan at Strasbourg, but whether he’s ready for the step-up is unclear, and Chelsea really can’t afford to make the wrong decision.

If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.

Check out the latest edition of Simon Phillips’ SPTC podcast here: