Things haven't exactly gone to plan for a team that built their reputation under Thomas Tuchel around defensive solidity and a spectacular back three accompanied by wing-backs in recent weeks at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea conceded four goals against Brentford, followed by three against Real Madrid and now four against Arsenal, who have not been particularly fierce in front of goal of late.
Wednesday night saw a catalogue of errors in the absence of Antonio Rudiger, with Thiago Silva initially left on the Blues bench before his introduction saw him become the oldest outfield player to represent Chelsea. There was little conviction present from the likes of Andreas Christensen and Malang Sarr in the backline, though they were also put under pressure by a lacking midfield.
Unlike the Chelsea duo, Marcos Alonso has shown himself to be Chelsea's first choice at wing-back due to Ben Chilwell's long term injury. The Spaniard was not the only player at fault in the performance and showed the threat he could have going forwards against the Gunners, but there were certainly moments that could leave a bead of sweat on the brow in SW6.
