Chelsea’s Defense Crisis Under Alonso | Chelsea F.C. News

Chelsea’s defense is in crisis, and former scout Bryan King warns manager Xabi Alonso he must fix it fast if they’re to challenge for the Premier League title. With nine goals conceded already and two more drawn against Hull City — both marred by defensive lapses — Chelsea’s offense can’t keep bailing them out. King highlights Alonso’s proven defensive record at Bayer Leverkusen, where his midfield anchored a rock-solid backline. Now, without Moises Caicedo and struggling with midfield depth, Chelsea’s engine room is exposed, forcing Alonso to play players out of position. Upcoming clashes with Brentford and Bournemouth demand immediate improvement — or risk fading from title contention. Alonso’s blueprint for success hinges on rebuilding that midfield backbone, proving he can replicate his Leverkusen discipline under pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spotted-glaring-chelsea-problem-pre-130000179.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/680c3c28e832c687 Report issues to [email protected].