Jamie Carragher says one star was responsible for Chelsea's defeat vs Liverpool - "So poor"

Chelsea saw their positive recent form ended at the weekend after a slender defeat to table-topping Liverpool at Anfield and Jamie Carragher is sure he knows where the blame lies

Jamie Carragher has demanded Chelsea buy a new goalkeeper after a “poor” performance from Robert Sanchez vs Liverpool.

The Blues slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat at Anfield on Sunday evening. Ex-Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah gave the Reds the lead from the penalty spot.

Nicolas Jackson equalised for Chelsea after a VAR check but the hosts were not to be denied as Curtis Jones netted the winner. But ex-Liverpool star Carragher believes that Chelsea goalkeeper was at fault and thinks he should be moved on.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: "It's so poor from Chelsea's point. Reece James ambles in there. The goalkeeper is so poor. It was a poor touch from Curtis Jones really, and it's poor from the goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.

"Sanchez has got to go and win that ball. Jones should be terrified that a goalkeeper is coming towards him. You have got to get there and hope it hits you in the face and you keep it out. Chelsea need a new goalkeeper if they want to get back to where they want to be."

It could have been even worse for the former Brighton stopper at Anfield. He was fortunate to escape without conceding a penalty after taking down goalscorer Jones.

Sanchez was only given a reprieve upon a VAR review and Carragher believes that the Spaniard was very lucky. He added: “I think Chelsea are fortunate.

“The second angle it looks like it's not a penalty. I don't think the goalkeeper gets enough of the ball. Getting a touch and completely taking someone out is not enough. I think Chelsea are very fortunate.”

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While Carragher was very critical of Sanchez’s performance, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was certainly not as harsh and leapt to his goalkeeper’s defence. Speaking after the final whistle, he said: "I'm very happy with Robert, he's doing fantastic with us. Not only in building from the back but also making saves."

Sanchez will be aiming to recover his form throughout the week. Chelsea take on Greek side Panathinaikos in the Europa Conference League on Thursday ahead of a showdown with Newcastle.

Sanchez, 26, was signed from Brighton in 2023. He has since made 29 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions and has accumulated seven clean sheets.

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