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Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez reflected on the Blues’ 0–0 draw with Bournemouth, highlighting the importance of stopping the recent run of poor results and securing a clean sheet.
“We wanted to bounce back” — Sanchez
Following the defeat to Leeds, Chelsea approached the Bournemouth match determined to stabilise their form.
Sanchez said:
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“After losing the last game, we wanted to bounce back. I think we played well. We kept a clean sheet and didn’t lose. We’ll take this point and move on to the next match, where we need three points.”
Praise for Bournemouth and Chelsea’s tactical approach
The Spanish keeper acknowledged the intensity of the opposition and credited Chelsea’s ability to stay in control:
“Bournemouth are a great team. They show a lot of intensity, and we had to cope with that and see how the game went. We were able to control the match.”
Despite Chelsea dominating possession, the final-third quality wasn’t enough to break the deadlock — something Enzo Maresca also addressed post-match.
Maresca’s half-time message and Sanchez’s role
Sanchez revealed what Maresca told the squad during the break:
“He told us to keep doing the same thing, and they’ll get tired, and we’ll have opportunities.”
The goalkeeper admitted he had a relatively quiet afternoon:
“I didn’t have much work to do, so I was a bit cold. Semenyo can score at any moment, so we need to be ready, and I was ready.”
Looking ahead
Sanchez finished with a reminder of the team’s ambition:
“We know what our goal is and our quality. We have to keep moving forward.”
Chelsea now turn their attention to the upcoming midweek fixture, where securing all three points will be crucial to keeping pace in the top-four race.
Robert Sanchez Reacts to Chelsea 0–0 Draw With Bournemouth: “We Didn’t Lose — Now We Move Forward”
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