Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expressed disappointment following his team's 2-2 draw against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Despite Morgan Rogers opening the scoring and Joao Pedro later equalizing, two quick goals from Mohamed Belloumi put Hull City ahead at halftime. Alonso acknowledged his side is making progress but stressed the urgent need to improve defensive solidity and overall consistency to compete effectively in the Premier League. He noted Chelsea's strong attacking record, with 18 goals in six matches across all competitions, but emphasized the importance of balancing this prowess with defensive stability to secure victories. Alonso specifically criticized the "soft" nature of the first goal conceded, highlighting how it shifted the game's momentum. He desires "boring" wins over entertaining draws.
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