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Xabi Alonso cites Chelsea's shortcomings in loss to Brentford

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Xabi Alonso cites Chelsea's shortcomings in loss to Brentford

Summary

Chelsea suffered a difficult defeat against Brentford on September 18, 2026, in the Premier League. Coach Xabi Alonso highlighted several areas of poor performance, particularly in defensive duels and set pieces. Although Chelsea displayed resilience in the first half, they faltered significantly after halftime, leading to a disappointing performance overall. Alonso acknowledged the need for improvements in competitive mentality and consistency ahead of the upcoming international break as the team seeks to regroup and address their issues.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea lost to Brentford in a Premier League match on September 18, 2026.
•Xabi Alonso pointed to poor performance in duels and set pieces.
•Chelsea started strong but collapsed after halftime.
•Alonso emphasized the need for improved consistency and mindset.
•Jordan Henderson was noted as one of Chelsea's standout players in the first half.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso names four areas Chelsea were not good enough in Brentford defeat

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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 ...
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