Is Joao Pedro the Secret Weapon Chelsea Needs to Shake Up the Premier League Title Race?
While Chelsea often looked dominant, they also displayed familiar defensive lapses that allowed Fluminense, a far less resourced side, to threaten. Fluminense’s entire squad budget is comparable to Millwall’s, and their record signing Thiago Neves cost just £6 million back in 2012. On paper, Chelsea should win comfortably, but vulnerability remains — particularly in goal.
Robert Sanchez, Chelsea’s current first-choice goalkeeper, again looked shaky. In the 26th minute, he hesitated when Hercules and Germán Cano combined for Fluminense, allowing Hercules to squeeze the ball through his legs. Marc Cucurella’s quick recovery prevented an equalizer with a crucial goal-line clearance. However, Sanchez’s inconsistency has become a recurring problem. The verdict is clear: Chelsea need a better goalkeeper if they are to seriously challenge for major trophies.
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