Defensive flaws threaten to derail Chelsea during Xabi Alonso's first season ahead of Liverpool showdown
Only relegation candidates are conceding at a worse rate than Chelsea's 1.
Chelsea du: What Happened
CBS Sports reported on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in a story involving Chelsea du, Xabi Alonso, Emi Martinez. Here is how the report opens:
Only relegation candidates are conceding at a worse rate than Chelsea's 1.71 goals per 90 minutes, and missing Emi Martinez and Cole Palmer at Anfield won't help…
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Key Takeaways
- The story: Defensive flaws threaten to derail Chelsea during Xabi Alonso's first season ahead of Liverpool showdown
- Who’s involved: Chelsea du, Xabi Alonso, Emi Martinez and Cole Palmer
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 by CBS Sports
Background: Major League Soccer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Chelsea du?
Only relegation candidates are conceding at a worse rate than Chelsea's 1.71 goals per 90 minutes, and missing Emi Martinez and Cole Palmer at Anfield won't help… CBS Sports reported the story on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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