Former Chelsea winger has wild idea which would be even less popular than Robert Sanchez | OneFootball

Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation is the subject of much debate after the Blues broke off talks to try and sign Mike Maignan.

Currently the plan seems to be to keep using Robert Sanchez, although that’s not a decision that will be very popular with many fans. Former Blue Pat Nevin has an even less popular suggestion, though.

“The goalkeeper position is a tough one for Chelsea because what they’re looking for is youth,” Nevin said in quotes picked up by CaughtOffside.

“But goalkeepers, like centre-backs, don’t really come into their own until they’re around 25 or 26. They are two very specific positions in that regard. Look who’s already on their books with Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Gabriel Slonina, Djordje Petrovic and Kepa Arrizabalaga.”

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Pat Nevin points to Kepa as potential Chelsea goalkeeper solution

Kepa Arrizabalaga playing for Bournemouth (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Can you see where this is going yet?

“I think the resolution to their goalkeeping problem could already be at the club. Kepa is as good as any of the goalkeepers we have mentioned and he’s an option that I think is worth revisiting for Chelsea.

“I’m not sure if the ownership regime would think the same, but he’s there and they’re paying him.

“If he’s the best option at the club, after learning a lot of things while out on loan this season, Chelsea shouldn’t be looking all around the world for another goalkeeper.

“Kepa has got better with his feet and is a fantastic shot-stopper. While you can question his presence and it’s a challenge Chelsea face, I don’t think it’s their biggest problem.”

Crazy Kepa suggestion would be a lead balloon with Chelsea fans

We didn’t think there could be an idea that would be digested worse than Chelsea sticking with Sanchez next season, but we might just have found it. Selling Kepa to Arsenal or Bournemouth for £5m this summer is a great result for us, and second guessing that would be a mistake.