Alonso admitted after the match: "Playing well for only half a game is not enough to establish yourself in the Premier League."

After Chelsea suffered a 0-3 defeat to Brentford, their second loss of the season, manager Xabi Alonso looked somber in the post-match interview, stating that the team failed to maintain its competitive level throughout the game and making it clear that injuries would not be used as an excuse for the loss.

In this match, Chelsea dominated the first half but completely lost control after the break. They conceded the first goal in the 60th minute and then suffered a crushing defeat after conceding two more goals late in the game. Alonso expressed his disappointment, saying, "I am extremely frustrated with the performance in the second half and the final result."

“In the Premier League, you will be punished if you can’t stay focused for 90 minutes. Playing well for only the first 45 minutes is far from enough. Right now, we lack consistency in the face of challenges throughout the game, and we completely lost our competitive spirit and control over the details in the second half.”

Facing the unfortunate situation of having both captain Reece James and key player João Pedro sidelined with injuries, Alonso did not use the player shortage as an excuse for the loss. He resolutely faced reality: "Now is not the time for empty talk or making excuses. We cannot cover up the problems on the field because of injuries. We must face each other squarely and understand that we must put in more effort to improve."

Alonso concluded by emphasizing that while the season is long, the sluggishness shown in the second half of the season at the start is a serious warning sign, and the entire team must thoroughly review and correct the many details that occurred during the games.

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