Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez faces concussion tests ahead of Liverpool trip

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is undergoing concussion protocols following a head clash against Nottingham Forest and could miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool.

The Spanish international was withdrawn in the 66th minute of Monday’s 3-1 home defeat after colliding with midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

Although not officially registered as a concussion substitution, the 26-year-old must pass mandatory Football Association medical checks at Cobham.

Club medical staff will assess the former Brighton stopper at regular intervals throughout the week.

Jorgensen on standby for Anfield trip

If the Blues’ number one fails any stage of the return-to-play guidelines, he will be forced to observe a minimum 12-day rest period.

Filip Jorgensen replaced the injured Spaniard against Forest and is poised to start at Anfield should the first-choice keeper be ruled out.

Losing their primary goalkeeper would be a significant blow for the London club as they look to revive their fading European qualification hopes.

Head injury concerns mar Forest fixture

The match at Stamford Bridge was severely overshadowed by multiple concerning head injuries.

Gibbs-White suffered a deep facial gash requiring stitches and faces similar medical protocols before Forest’s European tie against Aston Villa on Thursday.

Earlier in the game, full debutant Jesse Derry was knocked unconscious following a heavy collision with Zach Abbott and was immediately stretchered off to hospital.

Forest defender Abbott was the only player officially logged as a concussion substitute during the physical Monday night encounter.