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Chelsea Fall 3-0 as Alonso Admits Defensive Struggles
Chelsea lost 3-0 at Brentford as Xabi Alonso said the team is "not feeling it fully to compete for the whole game," having conceded two or more goals in each of his first five league matches.
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About Xabi Alonso
Xabier Alonso Olano is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Premier League club Chelsea. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, he was known for his passing range and long-distance shooting. Alonso is also currently considered to be one of the best young managers in the world.
Everything about Xabi Alonso →- Occupation
- association football player, association football coach
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Born
- November 25, 1981