Chelsea’s defensive struggles have come under renewed scrutiny after the Blues conceded 12 goals in their opening four Premier League matches of the season, extending a worrying run without a clean sheet.
Statistics shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on Friday show that Chelsea have now gone 21 consecutive Premier League games without keeping a clean sheet, underlining a defensive problem that has stretched from last season into the current campaign.
Despite scoring 10 goals in their first four league matches, Chelsea have failed to turn their attacking output into positive results because of their vulnerability at the back. The Blues currently have a minus-two goal difference and have conceded more goals than any other team in the Premier League so far this season.
The statistics have intensified questions over manager Enzo Maresca’s defensive organisation, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez also coming under the spotlight as Chelsea continue to struggle to shut out opponents.
While Chelsea’s attack has shown flashes of quality, the team’s inability to defend consistently has become a major concern. Conceding 12 goals in just four league games has exposed weaknesses that remain unresolved despite the arrival of a new campaign.
The 21-match clean-sheet drought further highlights the scale of the challenge facing Maresca, whose side must quickly improve defensively if they hope to compete for the Premier League’s top positions.
With the season still in its early stages, Chelsea will be desperate to end the unwanted streak and restore defensive stability before the gap to their rivals widens.
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