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Xabi Alonso Handed Fresh Chelsea Concern After 22-Year-Old’s Poor Display

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Chelsea’s problems deepened on Friday night as Xabi Alonso’s side suffered a convincing 3-0 defeat to Brentford, with summer signing Valentin Barco among those coming in for criticism. The 22-year-old was handed his first Premier League start for Chelsea but struggled to make an impact in midfield alongside Jordan Henderson. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add […]

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Xabi Alonso handed fresh Chelsea concern after 22-year-old’s poor display

Chelsea’s problems deepened on Friday night as Xabi Alonso’s side suffered a convincing 3-0 defeat to Brentford, with summer signing Valentin Barco among those coming in for criticism. The 22-year-old was handed his first Premier League start for Chelsea but struggled to make an impact in midfield alongside Jordan Henderson. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add […]

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"Small details can be decisive" - Xabi Alonso slams Chelsea players after Brentford loss

Xabi Alonso was furious with his Chelsea players following the loss to Brentford on Friday, September 18.

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LONDON – Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso may be relieved that the international break has given him three weeks to improve his team's performance. In the early hours of yesterday morning at the Gtech Community Stadium, Chelsea suffered a blow when they lost 0-3 to Brentford, which saw them concede 12 goals in their first five Premier League (EPL) matches ...

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“Everything was disappointing” — Alonso on Brentford defeat

Xabi Alonso described Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Brentford as a performance lacking discipline and organisation after the Blues conceded three second-half goals at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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Every word Alonso said on Brentford, Chelsea being 'bullied' and defensive woes

The full transcript from Xabi Alonso's post-match press conference following Chelsea's 3-0 defeat away at Brentford on Friday evening

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Football London broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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