Alonso Blames Chelsea’s Blunt Attack, Not VAR, After Sunderland Defeat
Xabi Alonso refused to make VAR the excuse after Chelsea lost 1-0 to Sunderland in the Premier League. Enzo Le Fée scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 36th minute after Levi Colwill fouled Brian Brobbey in the box. Chelsea also appealed for a penalty when Cole Palmer went down under a challenge from Luke O’Nien. VAR ruled the contact happened outside the area. Alonso said he had not seen the incident clearly, but accepted that a penalty might have been given. Instead, he pointed to Chelsea’s lack of pace, patience and creativity against Sunderland’s defence. The defeat added to Chelsea’s recent struggles in front of goal, with João Pedro sidelined by a thigh injury.
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