( kodma168 )  While Chelsea’s goalkeeper position has been a point of contention for fans this season, new information suggests they have nothing to worry about. kodma168

Since Edouard Mendy lost his place and left the Blues for Al Ahly in 2023, there has been debate about who the right goalkeeper is, and it has varied.

This season, Enzo Maresca has chosen to back Robert Sanchez, sending Kepa Arrizabalaga and Jorge Petrovic out on loan.

Some fans have criticised Sanchez, who has made the joint-most errors leading to goals (five) in the Premier League this season.

But according to the CIES Football Observatory Index, which ranks the world’s top 100 goalkeepers, Chelsea have three goalkeepers in the top 20.

Sanchez is sixth and is the second-highest scoring goalkeeper in the Premier League, behind Brentford’s Mark Flekken.

The CIES methodology takes into account the level of games played, results and save percentages at the domestic league level in relation to expected value.

Another benefit for Maresca is the option of returning to Stamford Bridge.

Petrovic, 25, who is on loan at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, is close to the top 10 with a rating of 82.1, ranking 11th.

The Serbian goalkeeper made 31 appearances for Chelsea last season and will hope his strong form in France does not go unnoticed.

Kepa is the world’s most expensive goalkeeper after moving from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018 for £71 million.

The 30-year-old, who joined Bournemouth on loan in August, is tied in the world’s top 20 with Sanchez and Petrovic, with 80.8 points, ranking 17th.

Top 100 goalkeepers with at least 20 league appearances in the last 365 days

kodma168 Gianluigi Buffon of PSG is the best in the world, while Yann Sommer of Inter and Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid round out the top three. ( kodma168 )