Xabi Alonso begins to be singled out at Chelsea

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Xabi Alonso features in the news of Chelsea after losing 3-0 to Brentford this Friday and now has three consecutive winless matches in the Premier League. The coach will now face the break with a specific problem to solve: his team has conceded 12 goals in five games, more than any other team in the championship.

The defeat also marked the first league match of the season in which the Londoners failed to score. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fábio Carvalho scored the three goals for Brentford in the second half, raising doubts about the defensive system implemented since the coach's arrival.

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Xabi Alonso concedes 12 goals in five matches

The main issue affecting this start for Xabi Alonso lies in his own penalty area. The team has conceded at least two goals in each of the first five matchdays of the competition and is yet to keep a clean sheet in the league.

The only official match of the season without conceding goals was against Luton Town, a third-tier opponent, in the EFL Cup. Alonso has also become the sixth coach whose team concedes two or more goals in their first five games as a Premier League manager.

The offensive production had helped offset that problem in the early weeks. The situation changed against Brentford, as Joao Pedro's injury absence coincided with the team's first goalless match from the start of the season.

Alonso himself acknowledged after the match that the issues are not limited to one aspect. The coach pointed to competitive mentality, tactical organization, and structural breakdown when his team falls behind as areas that need correcting.

Chelsea enters the break focusing on defensive work

The schedule now offers time to modify those numbers. The international break comes after three winless league games and will allow the coaching staff to work before returning to competition in England.

Defensive statistics explain the criticism focus. Besides the 12 goals conceded, the team allows around 10 shots in their own box per game. Issues also arise in set-piece plays, a situation exploited again by Brentford to break the deadlock.

The English press has concentrated their analyses on this aspect. Sky Sports deems that the defeat exposed the defensive struggles, while The Sun calls for changes after a result that marks the team's second loss in the opening five matchdays.

Todd Boehly leaves Chelsea

The sporting moment coincides with an institutional change. Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their stakes, and Clearlake Capital has taken control of the club, although the entity has stated that the operation doesn't alter the day-to-day management or sports strategy.

Xabi Alonso's next test will come after the break. The coach will have several weeks to work on a defense that has conceded 12 goals in five games and seek an immediate response upon the Premier League's return. The outcome of the upcoming matches will determine whether the criticisms following the Brentford defeat diminish or increase.

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