XABI ALONSO ADMITS CHELSEA’S BIGGEST PROBLEM AFTER SHOCK SUNDERLAND DEFEAT

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has admitted that his side lacked attacking creativity and patience following their disappointing 1-0 Premier League defeat to Sunderland on Sunday.

The Blues suffered defeat at the Stadium of Light after Enzo Le Fée converted a penalty to hand the hosts all three points.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Alonso acknowledged that Chelsea struggled to create meaningful scoring opportunities, particularly against Sunderland’s defensive approach.

The Spaniard admitted that his team lacked speed on the ball, patience and creativity, insisting that these shortcomings contributed to their defeat. Chelsea will now turn their attention to their next Premier League fixture against Leeds United after the international break.