{
  "id": 7098423,
  "title": "'Alonso needs to find solutions quickly'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/alonso-needs-to-find-solutions-quickly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alonso-needs-solutions-quickly-112300078.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is grappling with finding solutions to transform his team from a free-scoring side into a more solid defensive unit. Sitting behind Alonso, it's evident that he is still seeking answers. Jorrel Hato's poor first-half defending allowed Hull City to equalize, leading to his substitution at halftime. Despite this, Chelsea's backline appeared vulnerable, and the fans mirrored the nervousness each time Hull City advanced forward. The presence of talented individuals in the Chelsea defense is undeniable, but whether it's a back four or back three formation, Alonso must act swiftly to address the issue. Otherwise, the team may struggle to keep up with more complete teams in the Premier League. The pressure is mounting for Alonso as their star attackers continue to perform well this season.",
  "summary": "Sitting just a few rows behind Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, it was clear to see that he's still trying to find the answers when it comes to making this free-scoring side into a more solid team. It was difficult not to have sympathy for Jorrel Hato, who had a nightmare first-half with some schoolboy defending to allow Hull City to equalise. It also didn't help that Emi Martinez has not hit the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}