Losing Again, Brentford Is Really A Momok For Chelsea

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella while fighting for the ball withrentford players in the English Premier League match. (Twitter @ChelseaFC)

JAKARTA - Brentford is indeed a scourge for Chelsea. In the Premier League English duel at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Saturday, October 28 evening WIB, Chelsea, who played at home, lost 2-0 to Brentford.

Chelsea's winning trend has been dashed at home. After making a brilliant record of never losing in the last four matches, Chelsea failed to defend it.

Brentford became Chelsea's scourge by stopping that brilliant record. A painful defeat for extending the Blues' poor record every time they met Brentford.

Yes, during the last four meetings since 2022, Chelsea have lost three times and drew once. The record of defeat was included when Brentford slaughtered Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea themselves last beat Brentford with a score of 2-0 in the Carabao Cup in 2021.

Bad results at home made Chelsea fail to improve their position. They are still in the middle board by ranking 11. They have only collected 12 points or the same as Crystal Palace, which previously lost to Tottenham Hotspur.

But Chelsea are ahead on goal difference with Palace. Meanwhile, Brentford is one strip above Chelsea. They have 13 points.

In that match, Chelsea appeared confidently. Striker Nicolas Jackson who became the mainstay of occupying the position as center forward. He is supported by Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke.

With an attacking formation, Chelsea is actually able to master the game. They excel in the ball process so they have more chances to score goals.

However, their efforts never paid off. Brentford's effective and efficient game made it difficult for Chelsea to pose a threat to the opponent's goal.

Mauricio Pochettino's manager, who looked frustrated because his players couldn't score, had an argument with his own fans towards the end of the first half. At that time, a supporter shouted at Jackson, "get up."

Jackson himself responded by placing his finger on his lips asking the fans to stay silent. Pochettino then asked the fans to support the team. The first half ended with a score of 0-0.

In the second half, Chelsea continued to try to press the opponent. However, Brentford, who managed to take advantage of the advantage by scoring a goal in the 58th minute. The goal was produced by defender Ethan Pinnock who put the visitors 1-0 up.

Chelsea tried to get up to catch up. Unfortunately, their efforts did not give a positive result. This is what frustrated Chelsea's camp.

So upset, assistant manager Jesus Perez was sent off by the referee. Because he left Chelsea bench and had an argument with Brentford officials.

Chelsea themselves instead of scoring goals to equalize the score, they conceded again. This time Bryan Mbeumo successfully beat goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in the 90+6 minute.

The referee briefly reviewed the goal through VAR. As a result, Mbeumo's goal remained valid and Brentford closed the game with a 2-0 lead over Chelsea.