Martinez debut can't mask Chelsea's defensive woes

New keeper thrown in hours after signing, but leaky defence concedes three again.

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What happened. Emiliano Martinez made his Chelsea debut in a 4-3 win over Brighton, but the defence conceded three goals again, highlighting ongoing issues.

• Martinez signed for £7.5m from Aston Villa, confirmed just hours before kick-off.
• He had trained with the team before the registration deadline, but had only one full session.
• Chelsea have conceded five goals in two games, yet remain unbeaten thanks to their attack.

“A win is a win. I know it wasn't a perfect game. But in the end, winning and moving on is what we need.”

— Emiliano Martinez

Chelsea's attacking prowess keeps them winning, but defensive improvements are needed for a title challenge.

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