Premier League: Chelsea Beat Brighton 4-3 as Xabi Alonso Faces Defensive Concerns
Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to maintain their perfect Premier League start, but Xabi Alonso faces defensive concerns after conceding three goals.
Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. However, the win exposed defensive concerns that manager Xabi Alonso must address. Emiliano Martinez made his Chelsea debut from his new club Aston Villa just hours before the match, but Brighton scored three unanswered goals.
Despite conceding five goals in the opening two matches, Chelsea's attacking prowess shone through, with goals from Joao Pedro, Romeo Lavia, and Cole Palmer. Alonso praised Martinez's impact but emphasized the need for defensive improvement.
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