Alonso's core beliefs haven't changed: Defence is priority number one.
We’ve conceded 12 goals in 5 games and gone 21 league matches without a clean sheet.
He keeps talking about consistency, focus for the full 95 minutes, and needing more fight.
Exactly the same themes.
@abuq23_5 Watch the Alonso clips, 3 games into his tenure and coming off a 5-1 loss to Frankfurt. It sounds way too familiar to the current situation at our club
Chelsea under Xabi Alonso – what’s worrying people most right now?
Straightforward look at the big issues after the mixed start (7 points from 5 games, 10th place). No fluff, just the main problems.
@MG09123 MH, I found the exact same messages Alonso has been giving at Chelsea after the poor defensive start and the Brentford defeat. The emphasis on defensive intensity, concentration, mentality, and collective commitment is identical to what he’s asking of the squad. Check out my page
Why it hurts so much:
• Soft defending and lost concentration
• Poor set-piece defending
• Gaps in midfield when the team press
Until this improves, results will stay inconsistent.
Second big worry: consistency & mentality
Team often look good for 45 minutes then drop off.
Many fans feel the squad still lacks the steel required at the top end of the table. This is the deeper culture problem that has been around for a while.
Mentality message now:
Chelsea still look soft at times and drop off in games. Alonso is asking for the same collective mentality and desire he demanded at Leverkusen.
Why it hurts so much:
• Soft defending and lost concentration
• Poor set-piece defending
• Gaps in midfield when the team press
Until this improves, results will stay inconsistent.
Alonso's core beliefs haven't changed: Defence is priority number one.
We’ve conceded 12 goals in 5 games and gone 21 league matches without a clean sheet.
He keeps talking about consistency, focus for the full 95 minutes, and needing more fight.
Exactly the same themes.
Chelsea under Xabi Alonso ��� what’s worrying people most right now?
Straightforward look at the big issues after the mixed start (7 points from 5 games, 10th place). No fluff, just the main problems.
Second big worry: consistency & mentality
Team often look good for 45 minutes then drop off.
Many fans feel the squad still lacks the steel required at the top end of the table. This is the deeper culture problem that has been around for a while.
Why it hurts so much:
• Soft defending and lost concentration
• Poor set-piece defending
• Gaps in midfield when the team press
Until this improves, results will stay inconsistent.
Alonso reportedly has unprecedented squad control and is already making decisions. Wants a culture reset.
Now our VC, who already held a contentious squad position, who publicly flirted with leaving during a disastrous run of results, is likely to be sold.
I think that’s 2+2.