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19-09-2026
Following Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat against Brentford, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and defender Levi Colwill gave their post-match reactions:
Xabi Alonso (Speaking to Match of the Day):
On the performance and result: Alonso expressed disappointment, noting that Chelsea competed well in the first half but suffered a major drop in the second half, conceding three goals. He emphasized that conceding from set-pieces gave Brentford control and momentum, and Chelsea lost their defensive discipline near the penalty box due to their own mistakes.
On creating opportunities: He pointed out that while the team reached dangerous areas in the first half, they lacked the final pass and dribble to create clear chances. He stressed the importance of defending tightly, sticking together, and winning duels when under pressure.
On areas to improve: Alonso stated that both individual and collective details must improve during the break, not just defensively but also in how they handle possession.
Levi Colwill (Speaking to Sky Sports):
On the match dynamics: Colwill called the match tough, noting that conceding early from a set-piece forced them to push forward, which overexposed the team to counter-attacks leading to Brentford’s second and third goals. He admitted the second-half performance was not good enough.
On conceding set-pieces: He admitted the team has “been bullied in the box” at times and that conceding so many goals from dead-ball situations is unacceptable. While voicing trust in the set-piece coach, he highlighted that the entire squad must improve collectively.
On team responsibility: Colwill maintained that the team’s spirit did not drop, but warned that the outfield players cannot simply rely on the front three to bail them out and that everyone needs to step up.