Chelsea’s problem was once again defending. But with striker Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals also became an issue at Brentford on Friday.
The Brazilian striker’s absence with a knee injury disrupted new manager Xabi Alonso’s previously free-scoring attack, which featured Cole Palmer and club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers.
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Danny Welbeck replaced the forward, but was unable to make an impact.
At Brentford, it was an even contest until Jaidon Anthony gave the hosts a 61st-minute lead – then Chelsea collapsed to a 3-0 defeat.
Early on this season, Chelsea were outscoring teams through the individual brilliance of…
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