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Xabi Alonso Admits Chelsea Struggle to Maintain Quality over Course of Full Game
Alonso said Chelsea dropped their level after halftime as Brentford scored three second-half goals and moved up to third in the Premier League.
- On Friday, Chelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium, with manager Xabi Alonso admitting his players failed to compete for the full 90 minutes after a second-half collapse.
- The match remained balanced until the 61st minute, when poor decision-making at a corner allowed Jaidon Anthony to head in unmarked, exposing Chelsea's defensive fragility at set pieces.
- Legendary centre-back Cahill, now a pundit, noted 'a certain element of fragility' in the squad, though the upcoming three-week international break provides Alonso time to address defensive issues on the training ground.
- Following Anthony's opener, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho added second-half goals as the Bees cruised to victory, with captain Levi Colwill admitting Chelsea were 'bullied' at set pieces.
- The defeat extends Chelsea's winless run to three matches, and Alonso became the fifth Premier League manager to concede two or more goals in each of his first five matches.
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Chelsea failed to win again after losing 0-3 to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday (19/9/2026).
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Gazette-NewsXabi Alonso admits Chelsea struggle to maintain quality over course of full game
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said his team lost consistency and a competitive mindset in the second half after their 3-0 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League. With five league games gone, Alonso stated that they need to improve their defense and control of the game.
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