{
  "id": 7033083,
  "title": "Chelsea boss Alonso yearns for 'boring game' after Hull make their point",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/chelsea-boss-alonso-yearns-for-boring-game-after-hull-make-their-point",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:58:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1531495/chelsea-boss-alonso-yearns-boring-game-after-hull-make-their-point"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed his desire for a simple game, following their defensive struggles which allowed Hull City to secure a 2-2 draw on Saturday. After Morgan Rogers scored in the seventh minute, Chelsea's sloppy defending led to Hull's equalizer by Mohamed Belloumi. The Tigers also took the lead with a deflected shot from Belloumi before half-time. Joao Pedro equalized for Chelsea through a precise run and pass from Cole Palmer in the 66th minute, but Chelsea couldn't secure a win, accumulating nine goals conceded in their first four Premier League matches this season. Alonso, appointed to improve the team's performance following last season's disappointing 10th place finish, acknowledged that Chelsea's attacking prowess is being hampered by their defensive issues. He hopes that one day the team can achieve a boring win, as their inability to control matches has become a concern.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Xabi Alonso admitted he would love Chelsea to give him a “boring game” after their defensive woes allowed Hull to escape Stamford Bridge with a 2-2 draw on Saturday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}