According to Metro, a video of Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's mistakes during his loan spell at Forest Green Rovers has gone viral on social media, reigniting criticism surrounding his performances.

Sanchez, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2023, spent the 2018-19 season playing for Forest Green in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. His time at the club was marred by a series of errors, leading to a poor reputation that has followed him into his Premier League career.

The video, initially posted by Forest Green’s official TikTok account to highlight his blunders, has resurfaced as Chelsea’s current manager, Enzo Maresca, is reportedly considering dropping Sanchez from his starting position following recent mistakes.


The video quickly gained traction on social media, particularly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with The Redmen TV, a fan account dedicated to Liverpool, resharing the clip. The account’s post, which included a sarcastic caption about Chelsea’s decision to sign Sanchez despite his previous struggles, amassed over 1.4 million views.

The video compilation showcased the goalkeeper’s blunders during his stint in League Two, a period that many would prefer to forget. For Chelsea fans, seeing this footage again has sparked frustration, with some expressing disbelief that the club chose Sanchez as their primary goalkeeper.

The growing backlash against Sanchez has been amplified by pundits such as Jamie Carragher, who have raised concerns over Chelsea’s goalkeeping options.

Carragher has been vocal in suggesting that the club cannot move forward at the highest level with Sanchez in goal. This is compounded by recent reports that Maresca is contemplating giving Sanchez less playing time, with Filip Jorgensen reportedly waiting in the wings to step into the starting role.

Furthermore, there are rumors circulating that Chelsea is interested in signing Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could signal the end of Sanchez’s time as the first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge.


Chelsea’s defensive woes have only fueled the criticism of Sanchez’s performances. Despite his time in the Premier League, Sanchez has not yet managed to fully convince the Chelsea fanbase of his capabilities. Since joining Chelsea, he has played 42 games and kept nine clean sheets, but his overall consistency and ability to handle the pressure of top-flight football have been questioned.


The viral video from his time at Forest Green, combined with his recent mistakes, has led to growing unease about his long-term future at the club.

The situation has also triggered frustration among Chelsea supporters, some of whom have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the club’s recruitment choices.

One user, @ZolaOsman92, posted a reaction to the video, tagging Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and questioning the decision to bring Sanchez to the club. Others, like @keloforifynn, called the situation “shameful,” further criticizing the club’s handling of the goalkeeper position.

E no good oh! 😢

Sanchez is a clown 🤡

He cost us the game against city 😡😡

Petrovic was better