Chelsea told to sign 18m former Liverpool star after Gary Neville warning

"I flip between thinking they're miles away and thinking if they can get a goalkeeper, an experienced centre-back and an experienced centre-forward they could be in business. They have to keep players fit but they need a top-class goalkeeper, a top-class centre-back with experience and a top-class centre forward to accompany Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, not to replace them."

"I'm going to talk about the goalkeeper as well because he invites problems, every time I watch him my heart is in my mouth. He flaps at the Arsenal goal so for me Chelsea are three players short, they need players in those positions."

"Rob [Sanchez] is an outstanding goalkeeper. I just saw Filip [Jorgensen] in training and sometimes as a manager you have to go with your gut. Filip gave us something different and they will both be fighting it out for the rest of the season."

Gary Neville identified Chelsea as three players short following their Arsenal defeat, specifically highlighting the need for a top-class goalkeeper, experienced centre-back, and centre-forward. Robert Sanchez, Chelsea's goalkeeper for two seasons, has made high-profile mistakes and failed to fully convince. Manager Liam Rosenior dropped Sanchez for Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, starting Filip Jorgensen instead. Rosenior explained he followed his instinct after observing Jorgensen in training, noting both goalkeepers will compete for the starting position throughout the season. The decision reflects ongoing uncertainty about Chelsea's goalkeeper position despite Sanchez's established role.

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