Sanchez’s team was facing intense pressure, having just made a solid save from Luca Digne’s attempt. A set piece landed at the feet of Nicolo Zaniolo, who volleyed from just 8 yards out, striking it perfectly.

Sanchez shouldn’t have had a chance, but he somehow managed to get a firm hand on it, pushing it over the bar.

Regrettably for Chelsea, Malo Gusto was subsequently shown a red card, and the Blues ended up losing the game. Nevertheless, Sanchez knows he played his part in keeping us in the contest.

He will be even more crucial once we return from the international break, as we are about to embark on a challenging run of fixtures. Sanchez will need to be in peak form if we are to maintain our recent resurgence.