Xabi Alonso has been very open about Chelsea’s disgraceful defensive stats, and in a recent interview didn’t pull any punches. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea…

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged that his team's defensive record has not been good enough as they attempt to fix their ongoing vulnerabilities. Speaking to Stan Sports, Alonso admitted that avoiding conceding goals has been difficult but insisted the squad remains analytical and committed to improving.
Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in 21 consecutive Premier League matches, with Alonso in charge for five of those fixtures. Talk Chelsea's Will Faulks notes that expectations are rising ahead of the club's upcoming match against Bournemouth following three weeks on the training pitch.
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