Chelsea Crumbles at Brentford; Amorim Faces Sacked at AC Milan
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Chelsea's Premier League campaign took another turn for the worse on Saturday, September 19, as they slumped to a 0-3 defeat away at Brentford . Manager Xabi Alonso expressed frustration at his team's second-half implosion, particularly highlighting set-piece vulnerabilities that have plagued their season opener . The loss extends a concerning trend for Chelsea, who have conceded at least two goals in each of their five opening league matches . In a separate development, Ruben Amorim's short stint at AC Milan is already under threat, with reports suggesting the Portuguese manager is repeating the same mistakes that plagued his Manchester United tenure .
Key Points
- Chelsea lost 0-3 to Brentford away, with Alonso criticizing the team's second-half collapse and set-piece defensive failures
- Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 7-0, with Harry Kane scoring twice to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 appearances, the fastest ever
- Manchester United face Fulham on the weekend as Ruben Amorim insists the club's start to the season is "not a disaster"
- AC Milan's Ruben Amorim is under severe pressure after just five matches, having won 2 and drawn 2 in Serie A while losing 0-2 to Benfica at home in the Europa League
- AC Milan legend De Sciglio criticized Amorim for excluding players he dislikes, noting the same pattern occurred at Manchester United with Benatelli being dropped
Why It Matters
Chelsea's defensive frailties and manager Alonso's growing concerns signal deeper structural problems that could derail their entire season, while Amorim's rapid deterioration at AC Milan raises questions about his suitability for elite European management outside his native Portugal . Kane's record-breaking milestone adds a rare positive narrative to an otherwise turbulent weekend for English managers and players abroad.
Chelsea's defensive frailties and manager Alonso's growing concerns signal deeper structural problems that could derail their entire season, while Amorim's rapid deterioration at AC Milan raises questions about his suitability for elite European management outside his native Portugal . Kane's record-breaking milestone adds a rare positive narrative to an otherwise turbulent weekend for English managers and players abroad.