Chelsea Face Brentford Test
Chelsea return to Premier League action tonight with a difficult trip across West London to face Brentford.
The Blues have seven points from their opening four league matches, while Brentford have six. Both teams will be eager to build momentum before the international break.
Chelsea’s new-look side under Xabi Alonso has shown plenty of attacking promise. However, questions remain about their defensive consistency and overall balance.
Those weaknesses could be tested by a Brentford team that has made life difficult for its opponents this season.
The Bees are unbeaten so far and have several players who can cause problems. Kevin Schade is one to watch after scoring three league goals.
Chelsea will hope their attacking players can make the difference.
The Blues also have fitness concerns over several players. The latest team news suggests there are no confirmed absentees, but Moisés Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha and Jordan Henderson remain doubts.
This match is especially important because it is Chelsea’s final Premier League fixture before the international break.
A win would give Alonso’s team a confidence boost. Another difficult performance, however, could raise further questions about whether Chelsea have solved their defensive problems.