Why Liam Rosenior will prefer Chelsea to sign Bart Verbruggen over Robin Roefs

"While Sanchez is proven in the Premier League and certainly one of the better shot-stoppers, Chelsea need a better player between the sticks if they are going to take the next step and challenge for the title."

"Rosenior sparkled as Strasbourg manager with a near-total football style of play. Mike Penders, or any of the goalkeepers he used in France would often adopt the Manuel Neuer-type approach to playing out."

"Sanchez does play out from the back and is good with the ball, but is often limited to simple and short passes. He does not contribute to the ability to transition and break the press of Premier League sides."

Chelsea plans to pursue a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, with Bart Verbruggen and Robin Roefs as primary targets, both valued at £50 million. While Robert Sanchez has improved under Liam Rosenior, he remains prone to errors and lacks the ball-playing capabilities needed for Chelsea's title ambitions. Rosenior, known for implementing near-total football during his time at Strasbourg, requires a goalkeeper who can play out from the back with sophisticated passing and contribute to breaking opposition presses. Sanchez, though competent with basic distribution, cannot execute the advanced transitions necessary for Rosenior's system. Verbruggen emerges as the superior choice, better aligned with Rosenior's tactical philosophy and the goalkeeper profile needed for Chelsea's progression.

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