Mike Penders makes big claim about Chelsea’s tactical improvement which fans might not agree with

Mike Penders claimed that Chelsea are improving tactically and structurally despite suffering a disappointing defeat against Sunderland. Speaking after the match, Penders expressed that the team has played well in recent fixtures and urged the squad to remain united through the upcoming international break.

Talk Chelsea writer Will Faulks questioned Penders' comments, arguing that supporters have seen little evidence of structural improvement across manager Xabi Alonso's first ten games in charge. Faulks added that the team suffered from soft defending and blunt attacking, while noting that Joao Pedro's absence significantly hurts Chelsea's performances.