Chelsea’s clash against Sunderland on Sunday was Xabi Alonso’s 10th Premier League game in charge and one to surely forget. Chelsea lost 1-0 as Levi Colwill was terrorised by Brian Brobbey.
Chelsea might have suffered a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, but there were a handful of positive performances on the day, leaving Xabi Alonso with plenty to ponder during the international break.
Chelsea suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light after Brian Brobbey caused them all sorts of problems. Levi Colwill partnered Wesley Fofana at centre-back, but the England international struggled to cope with the striker’s physicality.
Chelsea fans were furious about the decision not given against them today, and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher was on their side. Jamie Carragher has backed Chelsea fans by calling out the Luke O’Nien foul on Cole Palmer in today’s defeat against Sunderland.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has been speaking about the disappointing result today against Sunderland. Chelsea were beaten by Sunderland today in an extremely disappointing result for the Blues heading into the international break.
Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon as Xabi Alonso’s men failed to reply to Enzo Le Fee’s penalty – but Mike Penders doesn’t believe it was a spot-kick.
Chelsea were beaten by Sunderland and their goalkeeper has come out to complain about the penalty given against his side. Mike Penders was perhaps the only Chelsea player who came out of today’s disappointing defeat to Sunderland with any credit to his name.
Chelsea were visibly frustrated with Jarred Gillett’s refereeing during their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. The Blues felt several decisions went against them at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea locked horns with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they hoped to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 36th minute when Enzo Le Fee scored from the penalty spot.
Chelsea's tactical dominance counted for nothing on Wearside as Xabi Alonso's men failed to convert dominant possession into a result. A first-half penalty from Enzo Le Fee proved the difference in a disappointing afternoon for the visitors.
Inconsistency has been a constant theme surrounding Xabi Alonso’s reign as Chelsea manager, and on Sunday, another step back. Chelsea were beaten by a Brian Brobbey-inspired Sunderland.
Chelsea failed to build on their 2-0 win against Manchester United last weekend after losing to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon. Levi Colwill gave away a penalty, which Enzo Le Fee converted to give Sunderland all three points.
Chelsea fans are not only blaming a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland on two controversial decisions but also one of Xabi Alonso's players. Enzo Le Fee netted from the penalty spot in the 36th minute after Levi Colwill brought Brian Brobbey down in the box.
Estevao has come on for Chelsea as tehy look to find some attacking momentum – but the player withdrawn is a surprise. Chelsea were very poor in the first half against Sunderland and are behind in the game after a penalty to the Black Cats.
Chelsea fans are feeling hard done by after two penalty shouts went against them. We rarely, if ever, complain about referees here. But Chelsea fans are raging after the first half at the Stadium of Light, and it’s easy to see why.
Chelsea want to go into the international break on a high says midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has a key role to play today. Romeo Lavia has been speaking to the media just ahead of kick off as Chelsea prepare to take on Sunderland.
Xabi Alonso has explained his logic for sticking with Mike Penders in goal for today’s game against Sunderland. Chelsea are taking on Sunderland today at the Stadium of Light, and one of the big questions before the game was over who would play in goal.
Josh Acheampong is not fit to play for Chelsea today, and we’ve got the first indications from the club about what has happened. The team news for today’s Chelsea – Sunderland game is out, and there are a few interesting changes made by Xabi Alonso.
There have been doubts regarding Moises Caicedo’s availability for Chelsea’s clash against Sunderland this afternoon but now, those doubts have eased after Caicedo was spotted this morning.
Chelsea will lock horns with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this Sunday as they look to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Blues managed to earn a solid 2-0 win over Manchester United recently, so they would be eager to put in a much-improved showing in midweek.