SportsChelsea's seven-point start under Xabi Alonso
The Athletic reports Chelsea conceded a league-high 12 goals in five Premier League matches, and examines the issues Alonso faces during the international break.
TLDR
The Athletic says Alonso's arrival at Chelsea and wins over Fulham and Brighton sparked optimism. But it describes the return of seven points from five Premier League matches, alongside 12 goals conceded—the most in the league—as below par. Its analysis examines the key issues Alonso needs to address during the international break.
Chelsea's seven-point start under Xabi Alonso
The Athletic reports Chelsea conceded a league-high 12 goals in five Premier League matches, and examines the issues Alonso faces during the international break.
