Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals

Football reporter at the Brentford Community Stadium Published 20 minutes ago Chelsea 's problem was once again defending. But with striker Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals also became an issue at Brentford on Friday.

The Brazilian striker's absence with a knee injury disrupted new manager Xabi Alonso's previously free-scoring attack, which featured Cole Palmer and club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers.

At Brentford , it was an even contest until Jaidon Anthony gave the hosts a 61st-minute lead - then Chelsea collapsed to a 3-0 defeat.