Chelsea Legend Urges Club to Add Competition in Key Role Despite Club World Cup Win
Chelsea's 3-0 win over PSG in the Club World Cup Final impressed many football fans around the world. The current UEFA Conference League winners have defeated the current UEFA Champions League winners at the MetLife Stadium.
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While almost every Chelsea fan celebrates with full joy about their players' latest triumph, a Chelsea legend still hopes the club adds competition for a certain position on the team.
Mikel John Obi spoke after Chelsea's Club World Cup win and has questions about a certain player. The former Chelsea midfielder was happy to see a player perform well against PSG, but still believes the club could improve in bringing in a new player this summer.
Mikel John Obi referred to Robert Sanchez, who was one of Chelsea's best players against PSG in the Club World Cup Final. The Chelsea legend urges the club to bring a new goalkeeper in this summer's transfer window.
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Mikel John Obi on Robert Sanchez
There have been questions over Robert Sanchez being the first-choice goalkeeper at Chelsea by many fans, but he proved many wrong in the final against PSG. The Spanish keeper was fundamental in causing PSG problems with excellent passes to Chelsea attackers.
He was also great at making important saves to keep Chelsea in the game. Sanchez kept a clean sheet and made six saves against PSG. Despite this, Mikel John Obi believes it is best if he gets competition ahead of next season.
Mikel John Obi: "I still believe we do need a top, top goalkeeper. Robert Sanchez had a brilliant game today but going into the new season with the Champions League and the Premier League I think you still need another top goalkeeper that is going to come in and compete with him."
Sanchez's performances earned him the Golden Glove award for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Sanchez kept three clean sheets and conceded five goals throughout six out of seven Chelsea games in the tournament this summer.
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Robert Sanchez made 40 appearances in the 2024-25 season for Chelsea. He played 32 Premier League games, where he kept 10 clean sheets and conceded 34 goals.
What's Next for Chelsea?
Chelsea's 2024-25 season has finally come to an end after winning the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Chelsea will have three weeks of full rest before they begin their pre-season.
Chelsea has two scheduled friendly matches at the beginning of August at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea takes on Bayer Leverkusen on August 8 and AC Milan on August 10. Chelsea's 2025-26 season begins on August 17.
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Their first Premier League game will be against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea will be playing in the UEFA Champions League next season under Enzo Maresca.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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