We’re heading into the international break with plenty to talk about! Daniel Childs is joined by Tom (@TBLCFC) to break down everything happening at Stamford Bridge so far this season.From Xabi Alonso's tactical identity and our low-possession "moments" style, to the massive midfield conundrum (featuring the reliance on Moisés Caicedo, Reece James in the middle, and Roméo Lavia), we dive deep into what needs to change. Plus, we discuss the latest on Estêvão Willian's lack of minutes and a realistic look at the top-four race.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below—do you agree with our assessment, or are fans panicking too early?

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Answering YOUR Chelsea questions on Xabi Alonso, tactical issues, John Terry, BlueCo and are the wheels coming off?

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Hello darkness my old friend. We react to Chelsea's depressing 3-0 loss at the G-Tech to Brentford in the Premier League on Friday night. What went wrong for Xabi Alonso? Tactically and defensively, why are we so crap and what do we do for the next three weeks?

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Daniel Childs previews Brentford vs. Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Friday night. Reacting to Xabi Alonso's press conference, Chelsea injury news on Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra. Delving into Brentford's threat and predicted Chelsea lineup. T

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Answering YOUR Questions on Chelsea's midfield issues, future transfers, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, PGMOL and more.

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Full-Time Feelings to Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Goals coming from Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro as Chelsea's defensive woes under Xabi Alonso continue!! What are the biggest issues? How can it be fixed?

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Team Selector is BACK! We preview Chelsea vs. Hull City in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Looking at the Chelsea injury news, looking at Hull, my predicted Chelsea lineup, tactics and more.

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Daniel Childs reacts to Chelsea's mad 6-3 Carabao Cup win over Leeds United at Stamford Bridge. What do we make of that? The insane displays of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, more atrocious defending but lots of fun.

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Daniel Childs reacts to Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League at The Emirates on Sunday. Goals from Morgan Rogers, Kai Havertz and Martin Odergaard. What went wrong? The major midfield headache for Xabi Alonso and PGMOL nonsense.

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Did deadline day ruin an otherwise positive summer for Chelsea? Daniel Childs breaks down the good, the bad, and the chaotic conclusion to the transfer window—from the major outgoings and new signings under Xabi Alonso to the devastating late collapse of the midfield overhaul. 💙

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💬 Let us know in the comments: Do you think a 7/10 is fair for this transfer window, or does the midfield crisis make it a failure?

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