The 29-year-old is also France's first-choice goalkeeper, having replaced World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris, who retired after Les Bleus' World Cup final defeat to Argentina. Maignan is now the country's vice-captain and was named in the Euro 2024 team of the tournament last summer.

Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic was described as ‘world class’ on the same day that Robert Sanchez’s struggles in between the posts continued. Sanchez’s position in Enzo Maresca’s side has come under increasing pressure in the last few weeks and the Spaniard did not help his cause with another error-strewn display as Chelsea lost 3-1 against Manchester City.

Chelsea are sticking by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for the season, but targets are being looked at for the summer transfer window.