Xabi Alonso Critiques Chelsea's Performance After Brentford Loss

Xabi Alonso, the current head coach of Chelsea, expressed disappointment after his team's 3-0 defeat to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. He noted that Chelsea has not been consistent enough to compete effectively for the entire duration of matches, stating that "45 minutes is not enough." Chelsea had previously shown promise with wins over Fulham and Brighton but has since faced a downturn, recording three consecutive matches without a victory, including losses to Arsenal and Brentford, and a draw with Hull City.

The team has conceded 12 goals this season, the highest in the Premier League, and has an expected goals against of 8.82, also the worst in the division. Alonso emphasized the importance of self-reflection and improvement, stating, “It’s not about looking for excuses.” Chelsea's next match is scheduled against Bournemouth on October 10.