CHELSEA are in the midst of a goalkeeping crisis with Robert Sanchez set to be out for several weeks.
The Spaniard was forced off with an injury in the latter stages of the 2-0 defeat to Everton last week.
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ReutersDjordje Petrovic will now be between the sticks for Chelsea[/caption]
He picked up the problem a few days earlier versus Manchester United and he is now set to undergo rehab on his knee.
Reports suggest that Sanchez could miss all festive fixtures over the next month.
Djordje Petrovic is now set to come into the side and he will start against Sheffield United tomorrow.
The 24-year-old Serbian signed from New England Revolution in the summer for a supposed fee of £12.5million.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino said: “When you suffer an injury and lose your No.1 keeper so far, it is a player we are going to miss but we have other players that are working hard to be ready when this type of thing happens.
“Of course, very sad because we are going to lose a player for a few weeks.
“I have faith in all my players and Petrovic arrived in Chelsea because we believe he has great potential.
“He is young and came from different football in the USA but after four, five months working with us it is the moment for him to step up and feel good because we have the confidence and trust in him.
“Now it is about making his debut at Stamford Bridge and yes we really trust in him that he can perform in the way we want.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea also revealed that Marc Cucurella and Reece James are both out injured.
Cucurella is set to see an ankle specialist after a scan showed swelling around his joint.
And James has suffered another hamstring issue and he is set to be a long-term absentee.
They will join the likes of Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana on the sidelines.
All the injuries have fans fuming, one said: “Slowly turning into Hospital FC.”
Another added: “Chelsea full-back be healthy all season challenge.”
A third wrote: “The injuries keep multiplying.”
More reacted: “Who is not injured in this squad? Is Pochettino fit himself?”
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