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Chelsea's Defense Woes Continue at Brentford
18 Sep
Summary
- Chelsea has not kept a clean sheet in the Premier League since January 17.
- Last four visits to Gtech Community Stadium ended in draws for Chelsea.
- Brentford can leapfrog Chelsea in the standings with a victory.
Chelsea visits Brentford on Friday, seeking a positive end to their pre-international break Premier League fixtures. The team's defensive frailties remain a significant concern, with no Premier League clean sheets recorded since January 17. This defensive instability has plagued the club for some time, impacting their early season progress under manager Xabi Alonso.
Historically, Chelsea has struggled at the Gtech Community Stadium, drawing their last four league visits. Brentford, meanwhile, is on an unbeaten run and a win would propel them above Chelsea in the table. Despite offensive threats like Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, Chelsea's defense is expected to be tested by Brentford's attack, which has shown encouraging early-season form.
Injuries also impact both sides. Brentford is missing key center-backs Nathan Collins and Sepp van den Berg, while Chelsea's options are limited by absences including Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha, with João Pedro also a doubt. The match is scheduled for Friday, September 18, at 8 p.m. BST.
