Sanchez, 27, has been stuck with expensive mistakes throughout the season, including a key mistake in last month’s 3-1 victory over Manchester City. Jorgensen, Denmark’s Under-21 international match, took the starting role in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over West Ham but was replaced by Sanchez in FA Cup loss to Brighton (Brighton).
Maresca spoke before Chelsea’s league clash with Brighton on Friday, February 14, and confirmed that 22-year-old Jorgensen is now his top pick. He stressed that the decision was to give Sanchez time to recover mentally and physically, but made it clear that he did not intend to revolve the goalkeeper through the game.
Despite Chelsea’s form decline since December, Maresca remains optimistic about their progress. He highlighted the team’s strong position in the league and conference leagues, noting that their journey has been “wonderful” so far. He also noted that Chelsea has spent most of their current campaigns in the Champions League qualifying round after missing the top four in the past two seasons, proving they are heading in the right direction.
As the season enters a critical stage, Maresca is determined to ensure Chelsea returns to the European elite.
