Chelsea FC is currently eight points worse off than at the same stage last year, highlighting the challenges faced by manager Mauricio Pochettino. The team's defeat to Brentford has led to criticism of players such as Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling. Pochettino has acknowledged the need for improvement in scoring and has cited bad luck and the need for new signings. The media has been critical of Chelsea's performance, and former manager Arsene Wenger has given his verdict. Tony Cascarino questions the team's defensive capabilities, while Alan Shearer and Joe Cole raise concerns about Pochettino's decisions. Despite the setbacks, Pochettino remains optimistic and calls for patience in the team's development.
Dermot Gallagher makes bold Raheem Sterling claim after Chelsea penalty shout 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/QHXpT2OLxZ
A brutal Mauricio Pochettino verdict has been made regarding Chelsea's Premier League title chances under his guidance 👀 https://t.co/buurSQ4SJn
Chelsea fans cheered against Brentford before boos thanks to heartwarming half-time moment More here 👇 https://t.co/0mYjOpzfha
Raheem Sterling's Chelsea penalty claim vindicated after expert Premier League insight | @BobbyVincentFL 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/QHXpT2OLxZ
Moises Caicedo has responded to Chelsea's latest defeat 🗣️ https://t.co/7p0YcMsUU6
🔵🇧🇷 Thiago Silva on this season: “We have new manager — we need time to improve. Under Poch we train stronger, we run more”, told Sky Italy. https://t.co/5wtJRpQSUb
A double Chelsea warning for Mauricio Pochettino from Alan Shearer 👀 https://t.co/kRB3QA6MTa
😨 “Our first half performance was average, if not a little less than that” Chelsea were on top against #BrentfordFC & Thomas Frank had to make changes This is how they recovered to win at Stamford Bridge for the third season in a row @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/qa1fkCxzUA
Thiago Silva makes Chelsea feelings clear...🔵 #CFC https://t.co/lmjjSxr6Mh
A huge Tottenham claim from Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino 👀 https://t.co/COaxrGCSGV
Chelsea sent 'perfect' Ivan Toney message 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/RXv0OjxgkM
#CFC are eight points worse off than at the same stage last year and unsurprisingly, Pochettino is changing his tune. My column here: https://t.co/p0ibyNVppY
"I'm not sure their back four will be good enough to keep clean-sheets very often." 👀 "People that say they haven't bought?... Chelsea have spent over 200 million in the past two years!" 🤯 Tony Cascarino questions what has gone wrong at #CFC under Mauricio Pochettino https://t.co/Zk7T3UUhkf
Arsene Wenger delivers brutal Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino verdict after Brentford defeat🔵| #CFC https://t.co/Jh9CsvpMXM
Joe Cole questions Mauricio Pochettino's major Romelu Lukaku decision amid Chelsea goal woes🔵| #CFC https://t.co/iujvKbrHa1
A new Chelsea transfer target has emerged 🚨 https://t.co/IMEHgDYdgo
Levi Colwill highlights Chelsea dressing room frustration after Brentford loss amid luck claim🔵| #CFC https://t.co/4ZQGh1bSug
🔵 Pochettino on Chelsea not scoring: "We need to be more clinical and be strong. If you don't score then the confidence goes down". "It's also bad luck. Nkunku can score a lot of goals but he was injured in pre-season. Jackson is young, arrived this season and needs to adapt". https://t.co/nNb4Zf0CCw
Mauricio Pochettino has seen that game before 😞 #CFC https://t.co/tjob2oRc0a
Brentford and Domino's troll Chelsea after dismal Stamford Bridge defeat Read here 👇 https://t.co/v0SZRi6DKh
🔵Home form 🔵Bogey-side Brentford 🔵Pochettino's 'easy' decision #CFC talking points after defeat to Brentford https://t.co/l8KEWk4MxJ
The national media did not hold back on Chelsea's display vs Brentford ⬇️ https://t.co/E0yTcLsstl
Cole Palmer lost with a Chelsea performance that Eden Hazard suffered and it can't continue for long #CFC | @tomcoley49 👉https://t.co/JVmGTdSxOi https://t.co/JVmGTdSxOi
John Cena bemuses Chelsea fans with random Marc Cucurella post moments after Brentford defeat Full story 👇 https://t.co/AkWbUftpDs
Chelsea fans despair at wild Brentford statistic after shock defeat More here 👇 https://t.co/PeCiHVyKsO
Chelsea resurgence halted by Brentford, Nketiah grabs Arsenal hat-trick https://t.co/o0B90pwwoV https://t.co/V2LVUoH1QX
Mauricio Pochettino and Nicolas Jackson clash with fan during Chelsea's shock defeat to Brentford Read here 👇 https://t.co/rNiw2SX7Tn
Brentford and Domino's team up to troll Chelsea after dismal Stamford Bridge defeat Read here 👇 https://t.co/v0SZRi6DKh
😬Chelsea star mocked after Brentford defeat with one-word message #CFC 👉https://t.co/1Xrvp59NwW https://t.co/1Xrvp59NwW
😡Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling slammed for Chelsea performance vs Brentford #CFC 👉https://t.co/k9Ldl96AEd https://t.co/k9Ldl96AEd
🤔 Jackson confrontation 🗣 Pochettino's words to a fan 🤷♂️ Perez red 👌 Palmer talent 😔 Reasons for defeat Every word from Mauricio Pochettino | @scott_trotter #cfc https://t.co/vrgE0gp30r
What happened to Pochettino’s ‘we win, no excuses’ mantra? #CFC are eight points worse off than at the same stage last year as the reality of the difficult job at Stamford Bridge sets in. My column here: https://t.co/L9izUPQnDn