Chelsea struggles with defensive issues in 3-0 loss at Brentford
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Chelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brentford in a Premier League match on September 18, 2026. This loss highlighted ongoing defensive problems, as Chelsea conceded multiple goals from set pieces for the fifth straight league game. Manager Xabi Alonso expressed concern over the team's lack of competitive mentality and inability to maintain consistency. Chelsea, now winless in three league games, has conceded 22 goals over the past 22 matches, raising alarms about the team's defensive strategy as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
- •Chelsea has not kept a clean sheet in 22 Premier League matches.
- •The team has conceded 23 goals from set pieces since last season.
- •Alonso's side has dropped to winless in three league games.
- •Players acknowledge being outbattled and needing improvements.
- •Next match will be crucial for regaining form.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso names four areas Chelsea were not good enough in Brentford defeat
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso makes Chelsea admission after embarrasing Brentford defeat
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — “Out of control”: Alonso urges patience after Brentford rout exposes Chelsea’s wider defensive frailties
"Chelsea Process Under Scrutiny After Brentford 3-0 Win Exposes Defensive ProblemsChelsea have a problem, and it is not hard to spot. A 3-0 defeat at Brentford laid it bare again, sloppy defending, une...
"Xabi Alonso has said Chelsea's defensive issues are more than set pieces after his side lost 'control' at Brentford.Chelsea crashed to a humbling 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday evening , as second-...
"Chelsea were dreadful in duels and set pieces in tonight’s defeat, and Xabi Alonso said as much post-game.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 2:03 AMXabi Alonso names four areas Chelsea were not good enough in Brentford defeat
Chelsea were dreadful in duels and set pieces in tonight’s defeat, and Xabi Alonso said as much post-game.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:35 AMXabi Alonso makes Chelsea admission after embarrasing Brentford defeat
Chelsea Process Under Scrutiny After Brentford 3-0 Win Exposes Defensive ProblemsChelsea have a problem, and it is not hard to spot. A 3-0 defeat at Brentford laid it bare again, sloppy defending, une...
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:20 AM“Out of control”: Alonso urges patience after Brentford rout exposes Chelsea’s wider defensive frailties
Xabi Alonso has said Chelsea's defensive issues are more than set pieces after his side lost 'control' at Brentford.Chelsea crashed to a humbling 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday evening , as second-...
- Sky Sports Football—'Bullied' and 'out of control' - Chelsea's defensive issues laid bare
"You need to feel it. We're not feeling it," said Xabi Alonso after Chelsea's 3-0 loss at Brentford. Yet Chelsea are stuck in a familiar feeling.
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