Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat against Brentford has prompted a scathing reaction from the national media, with Xabi Alonso’s defensive problems placed firmly under the spotlight. The Blues reached half-time level at the Gtech Community Stadium before collapsing after the break. Jaidon Anthony opened the scoring from a corner, Igor Thiago doubled Brentford’s advantage on the counter-attack […]
Levi Colwill has admitted Chelsea have been “bullied” in the box after their defensive problems continued during Friday night’s 3-0 defeat against Brentford. The Blues conceded all three goals after half-time at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Jaidon Anthony opening the scoring from a set-piece before Igor Thiago and Fábio Carvalho completed the victory. Chelsea […]
Xabi Alonso has admitted Chelsea lost their discipline during Friday night’s damaging 3-0 defeat against Brentford. The Blues reached half-time level at the Gtech Community Stadium but collapsed after the break as Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fábio Carvalho secured all three points for the hosts. Chelsea have now gone three Premier League matches without […]
Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli became Chelsea’s youngest player of the Premier League era during Friday night’s 3-0 defeat against Brentford. The 16-year-old midfielder was introduced by Xabi Alonso in the 87th minute at the Gtech Community Stadium, replacing Pedro Neto with Chelsea already chasing the game. It was a difficult night for the Blues, but Nicoll-Jazuli’s introduction […]
Chelsea suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat against Brentford as Xabi Alonso’s side endured a miserable west London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Blues reached half-time level but failed to build any sustained attacking momentum before Brentford took control after the break. Jaidon Anthony opened the scoring shortly after the hour mark before Igor […]
João Pedro has been left out of Chelsea’s starting XI for Friday night’s Premier League clash with Brentford following this week’s injury concern. Xabi Alonso has instead selected Danny Welbeck to lead the line at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers supporting him in attack. João Pedro had been a major […]
Jordan Henderson has been handed his Chelsea debut after Xabi Alonso named his starting XI for Friday night’s Premier League clash with Brentford. The summer signing starts in midfield against his former club at the Gtech Community Stadium, having recovered from the wrist injury which delayed the start of his Chelsea career. Danny Welbeck leads […]
Xabi Alonso has praised the impact of Chelsea set-piece coach Austin MacPhee ahead of a major tactical test against Brentford on Friday night. Chelsea have quickly become one of the Premier League’s most dangerous sides from dead-ball situations following MacPhee’s summer arrival from Aston Villa. Only Brighton & Hove Albion have scored more goals from […]
Chelsea could make several changes for Friday night’s Premier League trip to Brentford as Xabi Alonso waits on the fitness of six players. João Pedro, Moises Caicedo and Reece James all face late assessments, while Marco Palestra, Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha are also pushing to be involved. Alonso has refused to rule anybody out, but Chelsea’s final training […]
Xabi Alonso has opened the door for Marco Palestra and Jordan Henderson to make their competitive Chelsea debuts against Brentford on Friday night. Both summer arrivals have trained with the first team after injury problems prevented them from featuring during the opening weeks of the season. Alonso stopped short of confirming either player will be […]
Cole Palmer has earned an England recall after Thomas Tuchel named the Chelsea star in his first squad since the World Cup. Palmer was one of the biggest names omitted from England’s squad for the summer tournament, but his strong start to the new season has now earned him another opportunity with the national team. The […]
Xabi Alonso has described Moises Caicedo as one of the world’s best midfielders as Chelsea wait to discover whether he can return against Brentford. The Ecuador international has endured a frustrating start to the season after a calf problem restricted him to just 14 Premier League minutes. Caicedo is now getting closer to another comeback, […]
