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CHELSEA MUST TRUST £25M SIGNING, SAYS PETER SCHMEICHEL

Peter Schmeichel insists Chelsea can win the Premier League with Robert Sanchez in goal. He argues the team must defend better as a unit, shifting focus from individual criticism of the goalkeeper.

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Robert Sánchez. / Marc Atkins/Getty Images

With Robert Sanchez in goal, Peter Schmeichel is adamant that Chelsea is capable of winning the Premier League title.

The 27-year-old, who moved from Brighton for £25 million two years ago, has faced criticism for his errors at Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca's team should have signed Gianluigi Donnarumma, who ultimately joined Manchester City, according to Jamie Carragher, who has criticised Chelsea for not signing a replacement for Sanchez during the summer transfer window.

Schmeichel, on the other hand, disagrees with Carragher's decision and thinks Chelsea's defence must work together better to win the Premier League for the first time since 2017.

"With Robert Sanchez, we can tackle that topic," Schmeichel said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Every action you take is subject to scrutiny when you play for these teams because of the intense pressure.

Accordingly, if you are the goalie and you say, for example, that Sanchez is not very good with his feet, I do not think he is a bad goalie.

"Can Chelsea win the league with Sanchez?" Jamie Carragher asked me on air the other day. "Yeah, of course they can," I replied, "they need to defend better."

They have been doing a terrible job of defending. He is, therefore, a poor goalie.

"You have to get along with each other and function as a team, so the goalie, the back four, and the squad's spine must all work together." The others will suffer if one of them performs poorly.

And it is the distinction between winning and losing the league. You have it going when you win the league; it works, game by game, and there is trust.

Giving up the goals Chelsea has set immediately causes unease. They stare at one another, and you can see it when you are there. It is not like this when everything just goes as it should.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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