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Brentford thrash Chelsea to stay unbeaten as Alonso faces questions over transfers and selection after damaging defeat

From the Newshound archive · first published 19 September 2026.

Xabi Alonso, whose Chelsea side have conceded in all five Premier League games this season, saw defensive errors gift Brentford two goals in a 3-0 defeat on Friday night.
Xabi Alonso, whose Chelsea side have conceded in all five Premier League games this season, saw defensive errors gift Brentford two goals in a 3-0 defeat on Friday night.

Chelsea's transfer strategy is under fresh scrutiny, with reports suggesting Xabi Alonso is angered by the board's decisions as a £34m signing has been deemed unready for Premier League action following Friday's 3-0 thrashing at Brentford. The Blues have now conceded at least two goals in every one of their five Premier League matches this season, with Moises Caicedo and Reece James both absent through injury.

Glenn Murray called Alonso's decision to bring on 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli 'a big message to the board' over their failure to replace Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos.

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