Xabi Alonso cites Chelsea's shortcomings in loss to Brentford

Post-match thoughts from the boss

Xabi Alonso‘s Chelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford, and when Alonso was asked directly about Levi Colwill’s post-match admission that Chelsea had been “bullied” at set pieces, he broadened the diagnosis considerably rather than simply agreeing. The frustrating part for Chelsea was that the first half had been competitive enough to suggest the game […] The post Xabi Alonso Explains Why Chelsea Collapsed After 45 Minutes Against Brentford appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Xabi Alonso said his Chelsea team lost control against Brentford in their 3-0 defeat on Friday evening and agreed with Levi Colwill that his side were bullied in set pieces.

Xabi Alonso admitted his Chelsea players are not capable of competing for 90 minutes after they suffered a second-half collapse to lose 3-0 at Brentford. The game at the Gtech Community Stadium was finely balance until the hour mark, with the visitors looking much improved defensively after their early-season wobbles.

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 ...