Chelsea's Scouting Crisis: Club Hunts New Keeper Expert After Sánchez Gamble Falters

 

CHELSEA LAUNCH GOALKEEPER SCOUTING OVERHAUL – SANCHEZ UNDER PRESSURE AS BLUES TARGET NEW NO.1

Blues Planning Major Scouting Overhaul as Criticism of Current Keepers Mounts

Chelsea have begun their hunt for a new goalkeeper scout as the club looks to upgrade their options between the posts, with current No. 1 Robert Sanchez facing increasing scrutiny following a mixed debut season at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues’ goalkeeping department has come under fire, with Sanchez, Đorđe Petrović, and Marcus Bettinelli all failing to convince fully—prompting the recruitment team to identify a specialist scout to lead their search for a long-term solution.

Why Chelsea Want a New Goalkeeping Scout

🔍 Need expert eye for talent – Current scouts missed key flaws in Sanchez/Petrović

🧤 Identify modern, ball-playing keeper – Fit for Maresca’s system

💰 Avoid costly mistakes – Kepa’s £71m deal still haunts them

Potential Scouting Targets

Former elite goalkeepers (Considering ex-pros for role)

Analytics-driven specialists – Data-led profiling

PL-experienced scouts – Knowledge of homegrown market

Who Could Replace Sanchez?

Top Targets for Summer 2024

1️⃣ Mike Maignan (AC Milan) – £60m+ but world-class

2️⃣ Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia) – Now Barcelona-bound

3️⃣ Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew) – Rising MLS star

Wildcards

Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) – If price drops

Caoimhín Kelleher (Liverpool) – Wants starter role

Sanchez’s Uncertain Future

❌ Errors in distribution & shot-stopping

🔄 Could be sold if upgrade arrives

📉 Petrović not seen as long-term answer

What’s Next?

New scout appointment expected soon

Keeper shortlist being finalized

Bid likely post-Euros

Will Chelsea finally solve their goalkeeping crisis? Or will the search drag on?