Chelsea left blunt in Brentford defeat
Chelsea lead the race for JJ Gabriel after the 15-year-old made them his preferred Premier League move and asked Manchester United to cancel his academy registration.
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea lacked consistency and 'competitive mentality' in the 3-0 defeat at Brentford, admitting 45 minutes is not enough at Premier League level.
Reggie Watson struck again in Chelsea U21s' win over Fulham, fuelling claims the 16-year-old midfielder has a clear path into Xabi Alonso's first team.
After Chelsea's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, Reece James, Malo Gusto and Levi Colwill are singled out as needing to improve after poor starts to 2026/27.
Lauren James is likely to miss Wednesday's game after a training knock, though Chelsea hope the forward returns next weekend after scoring in both WSL matches.
Chelsea’s failure to replace Enzo Fernandez after his £125m sale is cast as a major error, leaving Alonso short in midfield and relying on Henderson and converted right-backs.
Alonso said Jordan Henderson was Chelsea’s main positive in the 3-0 loss at Brentford, praising his responsibility and link play despite his role in the move that led to 2-0.
Joe Cole claimed Alonso’s late use of 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli in Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Brentford was ‘clear as day’ a message to the board over midfield depth.
Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior sparked a post-match brawl after Paris FC beat Strasbourg 2-1, saying his celebrations answered 'disrespectful' chants about his family.
Joao Pedro’s knee injury left Chelsea blunt in a 3-0 loss at Brentford. Danny Welbeck struggled, Jaidon Anthony scored from a corner, and Alonso’s side again looked vulnerable at set-pieces.
Former Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand is leading a group seeking a major stake in AFC Wimbledon, with plans to run football operations and develop young talent.
Chelsea considered Fabian Hurzeler and did background work before appointing Xabi Alonso, but the Brighton manager was never a leading candidate and later signed a new deal.
Chelsea beat Birmingham City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Lexi Potter struck early and substitute Melvine Malard sealed it, while Hannah Hampton preserved the clean sheet.
Chelsea loanee Reggie Walsh is drawing criticism from Wigan fans after another 1-0 defeat left them bottom of League One, despite his first England U19 call-up.
Estevao Willian faces a bigger Chelsea concern after Brentford - he was behind Geovany Quenda off the bench and played only from the 87th minute despite Joao Pedro’s absence.
Amy Merricks said Birmingham’s poor first-half reaction to Lexi Potter’s early goal cost them in the 2-0 loss to Chelsea, despite an improved second half and chances for Suzu Amano.
Chelsea had 60 per cent possession but little threat as Brentford won 3-0. Alonso’s 3-4-2-1 looked disconnected, with Cole Palmer dropping deep, set-piece frailty exposed and transitions punished.
Chelsea missed out on Kerim Alajbegovic after Morgan Rogers’ signing meant they could not offer an immediate first-team role, with Juventus doing so instead.
Chelsea’s defensive woes have revived regret over missing Jeremy Jacquet, who joined Liverpool after January interest. With goals conceded piling up, the missed chance looks costly.
After Chelsea's 3-0 loss at Brentford, Steve Nicol criticised Valentin Barco's passing, pace and presence, saying the summer signing will not trouble opponents.
