Chelsea: Xabi Alonso Speaks on Replacing Robert Sanchez with Penders

Chelsea: Xabi Alonso speaks on replacing Robert Sanchez with Penders

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has spoken on the possibility of keeping goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on the bench to give Mike Penders a chance in the Carabao Cup second round match against Luton Town on Thursday. Sanchez, who holds the position of first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge, has placed himself in a difficult situation following his performance […] Chelsea: Xabi Alonso speaks on replacing Robert Sanchez with Penders

Chelsea vs Luton Town Lineups Today: Confirm XI, Team News and Big Changes

Chelsea vs Luton Town lineups are expected to look very different when the two sides meet at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup second round. Chelsea head into the game after a 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham, with another league fixture against Brighton coming on Sunday. That gives Xabi Alonso a chance to rotate […] The post Chelsea vs Luton Town Lineups Today: Confirm XI, Team News and Big Changes appeared first on HEAVY.

Xabi Alonso comments on including Mike Penders in Chelsea XI instead of Rob Sanchez for Luton Town clash

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has to decide whether he must stick with Robert Sanchez or hand a start to Mike Penders in the Carabao Cup second round clash vs Luton Town tonight (Thursday).

Chelsea vs Luton: Alonso Faces A Big Call On Robert Sánchez

Chelsea vs Luton gives Xabi Alonso an ideal opportunity to rotate his squad in the Carabao Cup second round on Thursday, just three days after a 3-2 win at Fulham. Underneath the expected wholesale changes sits one specific decision that matters more than the rest: does Mike Penders finally get his chance to replace Robert Sánchez in goal, after Sánchez’s difficult afternoon at Craven Cottage? Why Sánchez Is Suddenly Under Pressure Every other c…

Chelsea vs Luton Town: Full confirmed lineups for EFL Cup 2026-27

Xabi Alonso's stint as Chelsea coach began on Monday night with a thrilling 3-2 triumph against West London rivals Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso says he’s only had “normal conversations” with Robert Sanchez since their opening 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham.

The goalkeeper was criticised for his role in both of their opponents’ goals on Monday. Chelsea have since been linked with Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez. Alonso says he’s just been trying to keep Sanchez focused on tonight’s EFL Cup tie with Luton. Chelsea could play Leeds in round three.