Chelsea Q&A: Has Sanchez saved his Blues future?

In part two of Tuesday's Q&A with our Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella, he looks at the goalkeeping situation at Stamford Bridge following the successful Club World Cup campaign.

Paul asked: I have been one of many Chelsea fans who have called for a change of goalkeeper after the multiple mistakes Robert Sanchez has made with his feet. However, his performances in the Club World Cup final was exceptional and his distribution helped set up multiple chances. With rumours Chelsea were looking at Gianluigi Donnarumma, do you think this display has saved his place in the squad?

Nizaar: There is no doubt Sanchez was among the top performers for Chelsea in the final and was worthy of his Golden Glove award.

As for the future, Sanchez was always in a secure position, albeit with a giant caveat of 'for now'. He ended the Premier League season well and he has taken that form into the Club World Cup.

This summer, Chelsea were offered Mike Maignan but when they tried to negotiate a deal, they were unhappy with the £25m asking price, given the AC Milan goalkeeper had only one year left on his contract.

This shows they are only wanting to take an exceptional goalkeeper who would truly move the dial. They will not gamble on a mid-level option.

They will continue to work with Sanchez, who is statistically exceptional in all areas except one - mistakes leading to goals.

Cut some of those out and the club believe they already have a top goalkeeper.

Return to this page later on Tuesday for the final part of the Q&A, when Nizaar will look at whether the Club World Cup will help or hinder Chelsea in 2025-26.