Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso’s promising start

On Friday in London, Brentford defeated Chelsea by a score of 3-0 in a Premier League match. The victory exposed defensive vulnerabilities for Chelsea, halting the promising start the team had experienced under head coach Xabi Alonso.

The loss leaves Chelsea with only one point from their recent fixtures. The defeat hands Alonso significant tactical challenges to address during the upcoming three-week international break.