“I have never” – Liam Rosenior makes bold admission on goalkeeping situation ahead of Newcastle clash | OneFootball

Liam Rosenior has insisted he’s not told either Robert Sanchez or Filip Jorgensen they are his number one goalkeeper.

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Chelsea take on Newcastle at Stamford Bridge in a huge game on Saturday evening, knowing they desperately need three points.

Rosenior will be looking for a response after the 5-2 defeat against PSG and has some big decisions to make when it comes to team selection.

Liam Rosenior on Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez

Chelsea are without Pedro Neto who’s been hit with an additional one match ban by the FA after his red card against Arsenal.

Estevao is also missing through injury, leaving Chelsea very short in the wides areas, but the biggest decision is who starts in goal.

Rosenior took the decision to drop Sanchez for the Aston Villa game, and he was once again on the bench against PSG.

Jorgensen made a terrible error in Paris which led to a goal, but speaking before the Newcastle game Rosenior insisted he’s not told either keeper they’re his number one.

“I never said to either goalkeeper behind closed doors who’s number one or who’s not,” he said as quoted by Football London.

“I have told them what they need to improve on, I have told them that they’ve done things really, really well.

“I have never had a conversation with a goalkeeper and said ‘you are my number one.'”

Mike Penders waiting in the wings

Whilst Jorgensen and Sanchez look to do battle for the remainder of the season, Chelsea have youngster Mike Penders seemingly waiting in the wings.

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The 20-year-old is impressing on loan at Strasbourg, and is reportedly the front-runner to be Chelsea’s number one next season.

The Blues are said to believe Penders is special, but they face a big decision over whether he’s ready for the big step up next season.

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