Chelsea Eyes Roma’s Svilar as Potential Sanchez Replacement

Chelsea FC is reportedly in competition with Bayern Munich to acquire the services of AS Roma’s promising goalkeeper Mile Svilar. This interest comes in the wake of Robert Sanchez’s disappointing performances for the London club this season.

Sanchez has made the most errors leading to goals in the Premier League this season, with five costly mistakes potentially jeopardizing Chelsea’s Champions League qualification hopes. His struggles have led to him being benched for several games, with manager Enzo Maresca opting for Filip Jorgensen instead.

Svilar, currently in contract negotiations with Roma, has impressed this season. Roma manager Claudio Ranieri praised the 25-year-old Serbian, calling him “fantastic” and highlighting his readiness and ability. Scouts have noted Svilar’s proficiency in stopping crosses and distributing the ball.

Statistics show Svilar outperforming Sanchez in key areas:
– Goals against per 90 minutes: Svilar 1.09 (81st percentile), Sanchez 1.22 (65th percentile)
– Save percentage: Svilar 77% (89th percentile), Sanchez 76.9% (87th percentile)
– Clean sheet percentage: Svilar 33.3% (74th percentile), Sanchez 21.7% (39th percentile)

With a valuation between £29-33 million, Svilar could be an affordable and potentially significant upgrade for Chelsea’s goalkeeping position. The club appears to be seriously considering this option to address their current goalkeeping issues.