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Getty ImagesNizaar KinsellaFootball reporter at Cobham Training Centre3 hours agoChelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was “really disappointed” to be left out of Wednesday’s match against Aston Villa, but stressed he does not have an established number one.Spain international Sanchez was criticised for both his distribution and errors at set-pieces during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at leaders Arsenal.Rosenior brought in Denmark’s Filip Jorgensen – Sanchez’s long-term understudy – for the 4-1 victory at Villa Park.”I’ve been really honest with Rob,” he said. “He was really disappointed not to play, which is what I expect from every player, whether…

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Getty ImagesMarcus AlvesBBC Sport3 hours ago148 CommentsIt’s a tradition that, with a few breaks over the years, has endured since the 1960s.Every time Corinthians unveil a big signing, a siren sounds at their social club headquarters, Parque Sao Jorge.It was like this with Socrates, Rivaldo, Carlos Tevez, Ronaldo ‘Phenomenon’ and, more recently, Memphis Depay.The siren will be heard once again in eastern Sao Paulo as Corinthians introduce Jesse Lingard as their new signing. The former Manchester United midfielder arrives as a free agent after leaving South Korean club FC Seoul in December.He has signed a contract until the end of…

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