Chelsea's loss against Brentford in the Premier League was a shock in one sense but also a blessing in disguise in another if this certain omen was to repeat itself again.
After Chelsea got obliterated at the hands of West Brom last term in the early parts of the second half, Chelsea lost focus, and the Bees pounced and hit four past an injured and off colour Edouard Mendy who could get nowhere near any of the strikes. A Vitally Janelt double coupled with a special goal from Christian Eriksen. A late scrappy strike from substitute Yoane Wissa compounded what a terrible day on and off the pitch for the current European and World Champions. They now have the chance to bounce back against Real Madrid midweek in the Champions League.
"We were working hard for the first goal, and we know how hard it is against Brentford. They defend high and man-mark or defend deep in a block around the box. So we have to remain patient," Tuchel said in his post-match Sky Sports interview. Once we had it, we stopped defending and game three goals way in ten minutes. It killed the game for us. I don't know why [we stopped defending]. We didn't defend mature enough, were not aware of the danger in these moments, which is strange for us.
