Chelsea’s midfield remains unsettled under Alonso
Sport · First reported 7 Nov, 10:31 · Updated 11:16
Chelsea have yet to establish a consistent midfield, with injuries and uncertainty over player availability complicating Xabi Alonso’s plans. The coverage focuses on tactical concerns and the challenges facing the side ahead of its match at Sunderland.
- Chelsea’s midfield has not settled into a preferred lineup, and Alonso has been trying different partnerships.
- Caicedo’s fitness is uncertain before Chelsea’s visit to Sunderland, while the article also notes injuries to other key players.
- The BBC snippet describes Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat by Sunderland as disappointing and says the team is still searching for an identity.
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- Chelsea possession
- 47.8% after nine league games.
- Passing rank
- Eighth-most passes in the Premier League.
- Enzo Fernández transfer
- Sold to Manchester City for £125m, according to The Guardian.
- BBC-reported score
- Chelsea lost 1-0 to Sunderland.
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