'Alonso needs to find solutions quickly'

Sitting just a few rows behind Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, it was clear to see that he's still trying to find the answers when it comes to making this free-scoring side into a more solid team. It was difficult not to have sympathy for Jorrel Hato, who had a nightmare first-half with some schoolboy defending to allow Hull City to equalise. It was no surprise to see him replaced at the break. Even after that though, the Blues back-line looked nervous and the fans seemed nervy every time Hull City pushed forward. It also didn't help that Emi Martinez has not hit the ground running in a Chelsea number one shirt. There are some excellent individual players in that Chelsea defence but - whether it's a back four or back three - Alonso needs to find solutions quickly or there is no way they'll be able to keep pace with some of the more complete teams at the top end of the Premier League. It must be getting frustrating for their amazing attacking players who are certainly delivering so far in this campaign.