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'Raheem Sterling and Robert Sanchez are not Chelsea level footballers' - Blues fans despair after duo drop first-half stinkers in FA Cup quarter-final clash against Leicester

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Blues fans have been critical of the performances of both England international Sterling and his Chelsea team-mate Sanchez during the first half against Leicester in the FA Cup quarter-final.Sterling was given a golden opportunity to double Chelsea's lead from the penalty spot in the 26th but failed to convert. While Sanchez looked uneasy throughout when tested with crosses. After missing a one one one, Sterling would at least go on to play a major role in the second goal for the hosts, as he teed up Cole Palmer just before half-time.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Fans have not held back in terms of their reaction to the penalty miss and performance as a whole, as @MrGeorgeBenson wrote: "Sterling and Sanchez are not Chelsea level footballers, and that is me speaking about the ‘new Chelsea level'."Another fan (@nickverlaney) said: "Is Sanchez trying to create a highlight reel by missing every cross in spectacular fashion?"While @ryanadsett added: "Sanchez reloading some Leicester memories." Which featured an error he made during his time at Brighton and Hove Albion against the Foxes.

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Speaking on <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk" target="_blank">BBC</a> during half-time, former Premier League striker Dion Dublin commented on Sterling's role in the second goal. He said: "Even though we've just seen Raheem assist Palmer, Raheem has to do that when he comes in off the right and get those tap ins."While his pundit partner and former Chelsea man Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink spoke on Sanchez's first half, where he added: "He gets himself in trouble. He does it again. He needs to get better, he is taking too much time and risk. He is lucky. The only defence I can give him is that he was injured."

WHAT THE PUNDITS ARE SAYING

Which ever side wins the quarter-final at Stamford Bridge will progress into the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/fa-cup-2023-24-draw-fixtures/blt8b83d5e532feb379" target="_blank">FA Cup semi-final</a>, which will be played at Wembley Stadium. This competition marks the final chance for Chelsea to secure silverware this season, after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-beat-blue-billion-pound-bottle-jobs-winners-losers-youthful-reds-chelsea-carabao-cup-final/blt864db260b29761e7" target="_blank">falling short in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool recently</a>. Other teams remaining in the cup include Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Coventry City.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Following the clash against Leicester, Chelsea will enjoy some time off during the international break before returning to action in the Premier League, as they host Vincent Kompany's struggling Burnley side on March 30.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

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Chelsea fans have slammed star duo Robert Sanchez and Raheem Sterling following their performances against Leicester City.

&apos;Raheem Sterling and Robert Sanchez are not Chelsea level footballers&apos; - Blues fans despair after duo drop first-half stinkers in FA Cup quarter-final clash against Leicester

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