'I don’t question the anger' – Chelsea hero holds his hands up after recent fan discontent

Robert Sanchez makes a big save. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

'I don’t question the anger' – Chelsea hero holds his hands up after recent fan discontent

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated Apr 27, 2026 2:00 AM ET

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has held his hands up and says he understands recent Chelsea fan anger.

The Blues stopper was a bit of a hero in the sticks yesterday, making a string of fine saves to keep Leeds at bay and somehow keeping the ball out of his net, allowing his side to carry on and win the game 1-0, sending them into the FA Cup final.

Chelsea only scored once through Enzo Fernandez, so they needed their keeper to bail them out a number of times with some world class saves.

Sanchez was speaking after the game and was asked about recent fan discontent with performances and how things have been going. His response was perfect really….

Sanchez on fan anger

Sanchez said on Chelsea fans:

“I think they were brilliant, I don’t question the anger, I don’t think we’ve been good enough lately so it’s good to give them a bit back.”

Really important that he acknowledged why Chelsea fans have been so annoyed lately. A really smart and mature answer for the goalkeeper. Well done.

Robert Sanchez was a key figure in Chelsea’s cup win yesterday, and he got some well earned praise from his manager at full time. Callum McFarlane says Sanchez’s saves were massive yesterday!

McFarlane has also explained his tactical approach in the lead up to the game and how they looked to use Sanchez, as well as ‘athletes’ to unlock Leeds.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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