In a statement to Paddy Power, Joe Cole expressed his concern about the lack of continuity in Chelsea's goal. Cole revealed he sought advice from former goalkeeper Ben Foster during Chelsea's 4-2 victory over Wrexham in the fifth round of the FA Cup on March 7. "You want to get inside a goalkeeper's head," Cole explained.

"When I spoke to Ben, he told me that without a doubt, a goalkeeper needs a run of games, because it's already a lonely position. You need to feel the complete confidence of your coach." According to Foster, the mental aspect of the position requires "absolute certainty," which makes Rosenior's tactical changes seem "quite strange" to seasoned observers.

The debate intensified following Chelsea's 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, where Jorgensen's performance divided opinion. Despite the heavy scoreline, Cole offered a nuanced view of the young goalkeeper's night. "It was a remarkable game because, although he conceded five goals and made a serious error, he actually played quite well," Cole noted.

However, the former winger warned that individual errors are becoming a systemic problem at Stamford Bridge, regardless of who is the starter in goal. "Chelsea's goalkeepers have to stop making mistakes. It's becoming a habit," he added.

For Cole, the standard in goal is what separates Chelsea from the current leaders in world football. He pointed to the consistency of Gianluigi Donnarumma, David Raya, and Emiliano Martinez as a benchmark. "That's what it takes. Chelsea's goalkeepers have to reach that level of performance consistently if Chelsea wants to take the next step," he insisted.

Without an undisputed No. 1 capable of delivering world-class performances week in, week out, Cole fears the Blues will struggle to maintain a sustained push for top positions.

Despite the criticism, Rosenior remains steadfast in his modern approach. When discussing his strategy before the FA Cup match against Wrexham, the coach dismissed traditional labels. "Maybe I see the goalkeeper position differently for each game," he stated.

He emphasized that there must be competition in all areas of the field, rejecting the idea that a change implies a permanent hierarchy. "I know that, traditionally, if there's a goalkeeper change, people think: 'Now he's the No. 1.' That's not the case at all. We'll try to pick the best possible team for each game."

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