Alonso blasts Chelsea's 'competitive mentality' after Brentford loss

Chelsea's second-half collapse at Brentford leaves Alonso searching for answers before the international break.

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What happened. Chelsea lost 3-0 at Brentford, conceding three second-half goals and failing to score for the first time this season. The defeat leaves them winless in three games going into the international break.

• Alonso accused his team of dropping their 'competitive mentality' in the second half.
• Brentford boss Keith Andrews praised his side's resilience and determination.
• Chelsea failed to test Caoimhin Kelleher after the interval.

“We dropped our consistency and competitive mentality in the second half.”

— Xabi Alonso

Chelsea enter the three-week international break winless in three, with Alonso admitting the job 'is not going to be easy'.

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