Xabi Alonso makes bizarre comment after Chelsea lose to Liverpool as fans baffled

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We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. More Info.Chelsea were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties (Image: Getty)Speaking immediately after Chelsea were knocked out on penalties, the ex-Bayer Leverkusen boss remarked: “It’s a small setback in this competition.“It’s probably the least important competition for us in the year, so we need to move on.

And as soon as we leave Anfield, our focus is Saturday’s Premier League [game]. From the beginning we have taken it seriously.”Make sure you don't miss the biggest sports news and strongest opinion by making the Daily Express one of your Google preferred sourcesRegardless, Chelsea will have to dust themselves down, as it’s another big match on the horizon this weekend.

You know once you reach the penalties, there's going to be a sad side. That's what we wanted."Having started the season strongly, Chelsea have dropped down the table somewhat and currently sit fifth.