Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
Chelsea's recent match against Brentford highlighted the team's defensive struggles, as they conceded three goals in a 3-0 defeat. Striker Joao Pedro's absence due to a knee injury further impacted the team's attacking capabilities, as new manager Xabi Alonso's previously free-scoring attack now seemed disrupted. Danny Welbeck, brought in as a replacement, struggled to make an impact and was substituted in the 71st minute.
Brentford managed to take an early lead through Jaidon Anthony, who then sealed the victory with a header from a corner. Chelsea's defense conceded a total of 12 goals, the highest among all Premier League teams, despite playing one more game than any other team. Manager Alonso is now under pressure to improve the team's defensive performance, as conceding goals from set-pieces has been a persistent issue for the squad.
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