'Everything was disappointing' - Alonso on Brentford defeat
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says everything about his side's performance in their loss at Brentford was "disappointing", stressing that they need to improve in every aspect of their game.
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"everything about his side's performance in their loss at Brentford was disappointing"
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says everything about his side's performance in their loss at Brentford was "disappointing", stressing that they need to improve in every aspect of their game.
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