Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
· Sports · BBC Sport
Chelsea fell to a 3-0 loss against Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium on Friday, marking their latest setback in a difficult Premier League campaign. The team struggled to generate offense in the absence of injured striker Joao Pedro, while their defensive record worsened to 12 goals conceded in five matches. Manager Xabi Alonso has now become the sixth coach in Premier League history to concede two or more goals in each of his first five games in charge. The match saw debuts for 16-year-old midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli and 36-year-old signing Jordan Henderson. Chelsea will now have a three-week break to address their tactical inconsistencies before their next fixture.
Why it matters
The defeat leaves Chelsea struggling at the bottom of defensive rankings, forcing manager Xabi Alonso to find immediate tactical solutions during the upcoming international break.
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