Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Summary
Chelsea lost 3-0 to Brentford in a Premier League match due to defensive problems and missing their key striker Joao Pedro, who is injured. New manager Xabi Alonso has not yet improved the team’s defense, and Chelsea have conceded more goals than any other club so far this season.Key Facts
- Chelsea’s striker Joao Pedro missed the game with a knee injury.
- Chelsea lost 3-0 to Brentford, who took the lead in the 61st minute.
- Chelsea have conceded 12 goals in the Premier League, the highest so far.
- New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has conceded two or more goals in each of his first five matches.
- Chelsea experimented with different team formations and players, including a 16-year-old making his debut.
- Substitute striker Danny Welbeck struggled to influence the game, unlike Joao Pedro who had many goal involvements this season.
- Chelsea’s set-piece defending is weak, with 23 goals conceded from set-pieces since last season, more than any other team.
- The team is working with a new set-piece coach but still needs to improve this area.
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