"I've been really honest with Rob. He was really disappointed not to play the game, which I expect for every player, whether they're a goalkeeper or an outfield player. But the way Rob responded in training, the way he responded in terms of supporting Filip, in terms of the warm-up, in terms of in the dressing room, was magnificent."
"For me, genuinely, I look at the goalkeeper position maybe differently on each game. I want there to be competition in every area of the pitch. I know traditionally if there's a change of goalkeeper, it's like he's now the No1. It's not the case. It's not the case at all."
"If we're going to be successful in the short and long term, you need a group, you need a squad with the right mentality. And Rob, so far, has been absolutely magnificent in that."
Rosenior replaced starting goalkeeper Sanchez with Filip Jorgensen in the midweek match against Aston Villa, emphasizing this was due to Jorgensen earning his opportunity rather than Sanchez's poor performance. After an honest conversation with Sanchez about the decision, the manager praised his professional response in training, support for Jorgensen, and overall mentality. Rosenior stated that maintaining squad depth with the right attitude is essential for success. He indicated that goalkeeper selection will be determined match-by-match based on performance and circumstances, rejecting the traditional concept of a fixed number one. Jorgensen impressed in his appearance, contributing significantly to the team's build structure and chance creation.
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