Xabi Alonso Highlights Chelsea's Defensive Challenges and Need to Concede Fewer Goals
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has acknowledged the team's defensive struggles after conceding 15 goals in nine Premier League matches. Despite a strong start with 16 points and 19 goals scored, Alonso emphasized the need for better defensive organisation, positioning, and collective responsibility. He noted that many goals resulted from small mistakes rather than opposition dominance, suggesting the issues are fixable. Alonso highlighted the importance of team compactness, pressing, and decision-making to reduce goals conceded and improve overall performance.
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thetribune broke this story on 6 Nov, 07:19 am. Other outlets followed.