Xabi Alonso's Chelsea have scored freely, but they've also conceded 12 goals in five games, the most in the league, and the cracks showed in a 3-0 loss at Brentford. With a leaky defence, a midfield short on control after the Enzo Fernández and Andrey Santos sales, and a Rogers, Palmer and João Pedro attack that is a joy to watch, the team is gifted but lopsided. So what is Alonso actually building, and can he find the balance before the season slips away?
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France manager Zinedine Zidane has heaped praise on Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia following his standout performance during Belgium's Nations League encounter with Les Bleus. Despite France emerging as 4-1 victors in Paris, the Real Madrid icon was quick to acknowledge the technical excellence of the young Blues star.
Moises Caicedo’s injury-enforced absence is akin to Chelsea “losing John Terry or Gianfranco Zola”, former Blues star Frank Leboeuf has told GOAL. The all-action Ecuadorian midfielder is considered to be crucial to the collective cause at Stamford Bridge, with only 14 minutes of game time being taken in at the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has opened up on his decision to swap Aston Villa for Chelsea, admitting that a painful international defeat sparked his desire for a fresh start. The veteran goalkeeper secured a bargain move to Stamford Bridge following a summer of major upheaval for both club and country.
Chelsea star Morgan Rogers has revealed that England manager Thomas Tuchel was far from satisfied with his performance during the Three Lions' Nations League victory over Czechia. Despite providing a crucial assist for captain Harry Kane, the former Aston Villa man admitted he received a stern look from the touchline following a series of misplaced deliveries.
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