Robert Sanchez to miss just one match: why the Chelsea goalkeeper's suspension is shorter.

According to The Sun: Many Dream Team managers held their breath when Robert Sanchez (£3.7m) made a rough challenge against Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m) in the fifth minute of Sunday’s match.

Manchester United players actively appealed to referee Peter Banks to punish the Chelsea goalkeeper with a red card, after which the referee made the corresponding decision.

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At the time of the sending off, Sanchez was the most popular goalkeeper in Dream Team, so many managers suffered significant points losses due to his negative score of three.

As of now, the Chelsea goalkeeper ranks second in transfers ahead of matchday 6.

His popularity has decreased to 9.2%, making him the fourth most popular goalkeeper.

While it seems rational to seek a replacement for Sanchez, we suspect that many Dream Team managers may be mistaken.

Since Sanchez received a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, he will miss just one match.

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Sanchez will not play against Lincoln today.

Many managers believe that a straight red card means a three-month suspension, but that is not entirely the case.

Longer suspensions are typically handed out only for serious offenses such as violence or aggressive behavior.

Fortunately, Chelsea will meet Lincoln tonight in the Carabao Cup.

Since internal suspensions apply only to Premier League matches and both cup competitions, Sanchez will serve his penalty during the trip to the Imps, a match he could have missed even without the sending off.

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This means that Enzo Maresca will be able to call upon his first-choice goalkeeper for both of Chelsea’s matches in matchday 6: against Brighton (H) and Benfica (H).

Of course, the Italian coach might decide to leave Sanchez on the bench due to his mistake at Old Trafford, but it’s worth noting that the Spanish goalkeeper will be available.

Dream Team managers looking for a more reliable goalkeeper may feel free to part ways with Sanchez, considering his potential drop in value.

However, those replacing him, thinking he will miss the game on Saturday against the Hornets, may find themselves disappointed.

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Ahead of Tuesday's match in the Carabao Cup, Maresca stated that Cole Palmer (£5.8m), Moises Caicedo (£4.7m), and Joao Pedro (£4.9m) have health issues— these are three popular players in the Dream Team world.

Some Dream Team managers may have to postpone their transfers until matchday 6, as there are more pressing concerns in other positions.

In particular, Palmer's minutes are under threat after his substitution in the 21st minute of the match at Old Trafford.

When prioritizing transfers, managers should remember that goalkeepers generally score fewer points than outfield players.

Now that Robert Sanchez has been penalized, transfer management in Dream Team becomes even more crucial. Many managers might take advantage of this unfortunate moment to find new strategies for boosting their points. His situation also highlights the need to keep a close eye on the health of other players, as fitness issues can significantly impact the team.