Episode 183 - CHELSEA HELD AT HOME BY HULL - Familiar Weaknesses Return But Is This Still Progress Under Alonso?

Chelsea were held to a frustrating draw at Stamford Bridge by a well organised Hull City side, and Simon and Manny break down a result that exposed all the familiar problems while still offering a glimpse of something better. Midfield issues. Defensive fragility. The same old story. But here is the thing — this is a game Chelsea would have lost last season. Is that progress?The hosts make a genuine case for patience with Xabi Alonso. The problems he inherited run deep, the squad still carries the mental scars and the bad habits of last season's collapse, and that kind of rot does not disappear in a matter of weeks. Alonso is building something and the hosts urge supporters to give him the runway to do it properly.There is real praise too. Morgan Rogers continues to be a revelation and is fast becoming the most important signing of the summer. Cole Palmer is back to his very best. Joao Pedro remains a constant threat. The attacking spine of this Chelsea side is genuinely exciting and the hosts cannot get enough of it.But Simon and Manny are blunt about the other end of the pitch. Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana should not be starting games for a Chelsea side with ambitions of competing at the top. The hosts explain exactly why both need to be moved out of the first XI if Alonso is serious about closing the gap.Then attention turns to a tricky Friday night trip to Brentford before the international break — a game Chelsea simply cannot afford to slip up in.🎧 Held by Hull, familiar flaws exposed, Rogers unstoppable — but Gusto and Fofana are not good enough.📩 Subscribe to the FREE CATW Newsletter — exclusive analysis, behind-the-scenes content and early access to special episodes straight to your inbox.👉 Sign up now at https://catwpodcast.com🎙️ CATW Patreon is coming soon — subscribe to the newsletter at https://catwpodcast.com to be the first to know when we launch.🔵 Chelsea Against The World — Follow & Support🌐 Website https://catwpodcast.com📺 YouTube — Chelsea Against The World TV📱 Socials — @catwpodcast on Instagram, X & TikTok📧 Email — info@catwpodcast.com#ChelseaFC #CFC #PremierLeague #HullCity #ChelseaHull #MorganRogers #ColePalmer #JoaoPedro #MaloGusto #WesleyFofana #XabiAlonso #Brentford #ChelseaBrentford #ChelseaPodcast #ChelseaAgainstTheWorld #StamfordBridge #LondonIsBlue #FootballPodcast #SportsPodcast #ChelseaNews #AlonsoEra #ChelseaMidfield