Trevoh Chalobah is the only Chelsea player from the last team that beat Brentford to survive in the current team.

By premiernews On Mar 2, 2024

If there is one team that continues to cause Chelsea problems amid their continued struggles, it is undoubtedly Brentford.

The Blues They had to come from behind to settle for a 2-2 draw against the Bees on Saturday to keep them 11th in the Premier League.

Chalobah played only his fourth game for Chelsea this season against Brentford.Credit: Getty

Chelsea is very far from what it was during the 2021/22 season, Brentford First campaign in the top category of English football.

Thomas Tuchel's side beat their west London neighbors 1-0 in their first league meeting before sealing a 2-0 victory in the Carabao Cup later that year, but since then Chelsea have not won none of their last five games.

First it was a 4-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and then a 0-0 draw away from home before consecutive 2-0 defeats.

Saturday's 2-2 draw has only added to their winless run, with only one player from the matchday team taking part in their latest win in the west London derby.

Trevoh Chalobahwho made his first Premier League start of the season, is the sole survivor of that Carabao Cup-winning team.

Seven of the starting eleven that night left the club and club legend César Azpilicueta, Mateo Kovacic and Marcos Alonso moved on to pastures new.

Xavier Simons is now at Fleetwood Town on loan from Hull City, Ross Barkley is a Luton Town star, Saúl returned to Atlético Madrid after his loan spell and Jude Soonsup-Bell is at Tottenham.

Kepa Arrizabalaga and Harvey Vale remain at the club, although on loan at Real Madrid and Bristol Rovers respectively, and Malang Sarr's last appearance for Chelsea will be in 2022.

Chalobah also started in their last win over the Bees in December 2022.Credit: AFP

Simons was one of three young people from the then academy who stood out from the beginning.Credit: Getty

Chelsea's latest starting XI looks very different in comparison, with seven of them leaving the club since the last win over Brentford.

Ben Chilwell missed out due to a cruciate ligament injury, Levi Colwill was on loan at Huddersfield Town and Conor Gallagher spent the season with Crystal Palace.

Chelsea star Moisés Caidcedo asks legendary Premier League centre-back and former Chelsea captain John Terry for a photo.

The draw was another result that Chelsea could have easily won if they had taken advantage of their opportunities, but there was also the worry of losing once again.

Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in the first half with a strong header moments after missed an open goal.

Chelsea have been poor in the opening minutes of the second half of late and Saturday's west London derby was certainly no exception.

Mads Roerslev was on hand to equalize for Brentford in the 50th minute when he took advantage of Axel Disasi's failure to clear the ball.

Jorginho scored Chelsea's second of the night, but now plays for rivals ArsenalCredit: Getty

This is how Chelsea lined up in their last victory over Brentford in all competitions

Yoane Wissa scored one of the goals of the season with 21 minutes remaining by performing a spectacular overhead kick from inside the area.

The Blues were able to take a point later when Disasi made up for his earlier mistake by heading in a Cole Palmer cross, although there were still Anti-Mauricio Pochettino songs from the other end.

With their recent results against Brentford, Chelsea will be delighted not to face each other again this season as they look to salvage some form of success in the remaining weeks.

Success in the FA Cup is still up for grabs and looks set to be the only way to qualify for Europe, with doubts growing about finishing in the top seven.

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