What happened. Chelsea, managed by Xabi Alonso, lost 3-0 to Brentford on Friday night. Summer signing Valentin Barco made his first Premier League start but struggled in midfield alongside Jordan Henderson.

Brentford scored all three goals after half-time.
Barco, 22, was among those criticised for his display.
Alonso has been told Barco is not ready to start for Chelsea.

Barco's difficult debut raises questions over whether he is ready for a regular starting role at Chelsea.

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