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Chelsea secures first clean sheet of the season under Xabi Alonso

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Chelsea secures first clean sheet of the season under Xabi Alonso

Summary

Chelsea achieved a long-awaited clean sheet in their match against Everton on Friday, marking their first since January. Manager Xabi Alonso credited the team for their solid performance and highlighted improvements in their defensive play since Moises Caicedo returned. This match followed a period of reflection and analysis for the squad, with Alonso emphasizing the need for consistent levels of performance. Chelsea's defense aims to build on this momentum as they face upcoming challenges without their first-choice goalkeeper.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea kept their first clean sheet since January against Everton.
•Xabi Alonso praised the team's defensive improvements.
•Moises Caicedo's return coincided with better defensive form.
•Chelsea aims for consistency after analyzing past mistakes.
•Upcoming matches will test their defensive solidity further.

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9:45 AMYahoo Sports — “Looked solid” – Xabi Alonso on how Chelsea were working on their defending after long awaited clean sheet

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