Chelsea: Why Filip Jorgensen is not in the matchday squad to face Newcastle | OneFootball

Denmark international started against PSG midweek but was at fault for two of their five goals

Filip Jorgensen has been left out of Chelsea’s squad ahead of their game against Newcastle with a groin injury.

Jorgensen’s injury means Robert Sanchez starts in goal after being dropped to the bench for Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

It was Jorgensen’s mistake that allowed Paris Saint-Germain to take a 3-2 lead at the Parc des Princes, raising questions about whether he would start against Newcastle.

The 23-year-old’s injury, though, means he is now set to spend a period on the sidelines, with Sanchez given an opportunity to impress.

Sanchez’s last start came in the FA Cup against 10-man Wrexham as Chelsea won in extra-time to book their place in the quater-finals.

Sanchez endured a difficult night and was at fault for Wrexham’s opening goal, after coming off his line before quickly retreating as Sam Smith gave the Championship side the lead in the first-half.

The 28-year-old’s last league start came against Arsenal, where he struggled to deal with the Gunners’ set-piece threat.

Chelsea are looking to put pressure on Manchester United and Aston Villa in the race for the Champions League with a victory over Newcastle tonight.