Chelsea’s season doesn’t get any easier after the international break

Chelsea have experienced a mixed start to the season under manager Xabi Alonso following several major summer signings. The team secured victories against Fulham and Brighton, but also recorded disappointing results against Hull and Brentford that raised questions about their consistency.

While attacking players Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer have highlighted the squad's offensive potential, defensive errors and inconsistency remain challenges. Looking ahead, October presents difficult fixtures including Chelsea's first travel outside London this season and an away match in the Carabao Cup fourth round.