Alonso warned Chelsea need patience after a Brentford loss exposed their consistency, mentality and control.
Brentford’s discipline and Chelsea’s injuries exposed deeper flaws in Alonso’s side at the Gtech.
Chelsea were beaten 3-0 at Brentford after a late collapse and another costly set-piece setback.
Chelsea travel to Brentford without João Pedro, with injury doubts also affecting Reece James and Moisés Caicedo.
João Pedro’s knee problem could keep him out for around three-and-a-half weeks.
Emery has challenged Garnacho again, with the winger struggling for starts and slipping down Villa's pecking order.
Pedro is still available for Chelsea’s Brentford test, with Alonso delaying a final fitness call until Friday.
Pedro’s Brazil withdrawal leaves Chelsea facing an early test of Alonso’s attacking depth.
Clearlake have taken full control of Chelsea after buying out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter.
KMI backs the no-red-card call for Gabriel after the chaotic Martínez incident.
