{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/681ccb505acb8b715f1f1330/6af1d86871f47eaba6cd0771?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Does Alonso know what he’s doing at Chelsea?","description":"<p>It’s another nightmare at the Stadium of Light for Chelsea.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt Davies-Adams and Liam Twomey look back at Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Sunderland, courtesy of a dominant performance by Brian Brobbey and some questionable refereeing decisions. </p><p><br></p><p>Why doesn’t Xabi Alonso trust any of his number nines in Joao Pedro’s absence? Should he drop Cole Palmer? And despite a lot of tinkering with the lineup, why does it feel like the manager is making it up as he goes along?</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Chelsea Women were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton, costing them top spot in the WSL, and Lauren James is a doubt for next weekend’s huge clash with Manchester City.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>01:58 - Sunderland 1-0 Chelsea</p><p>04:35 - Were Chelsea naive?</p><p>06:24 - Bullied by Brobbey</p><p>09:40 - Colwill’s tough start to the season</p><p>12:34 - Refereeing controversies</p><p>16:10 - False nine struggles</p><p>19:53 - Welbeck fails to take his chances</p><p>22:04 - Which players does Alonso trust?</p><p>24:40 - Will Chelsea buy a new striker?</p><p>26:55 - Should Palmer be dropped?</p><p>31:07 - Champions League race</p><p>34:49 - Elsewhere in Chelsea news</p><p><br></p><p>🚨 WE&#39;RE NOW ON TIKTOK! www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham</p><p><br></p><p>🚨 AND JOIN OUR FPL LEAGUE! https://fantasy.premierleague.com/en/leagues/auto-join/p4nqo2</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch:</p><p>Email: soc@theathletic.com</p><p>X/Bluesky: @SOCobhamPod</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}