Chelsea were unable to recover after Anthony’s header, with Igor Thiago and Fábio Carvalho adding further goals to complete a convincing 3-0 victory for the hosts.
Henderson’s apparent frustration with Martínez therefore came during a particularly damaging spell for Xabi Alonso’s side.
The defensive issues were especially concerning given Chelsea had managed to restrict Brentford for much of the opening 45 minutes.
Chelsea have now conceded 12 goals in 5 Premier League games
The dramatic moment highlighted Chelsea’s ongoing defensive crisis.
Under Xabi Alonso, Chelsea have now conceded 12 goals in just 5 Premier League games this season.
While the team showed early attacking promise, their vulnerability from defensive set-pieces and rapid transitions continues to undermine their progress.
The defeat leaves Chelsea winless in their last three league fixtures. Alonso faces urgent pressure during the upcoming break to resolve the mounting organizational problems between his backline and goalkeeper before their next domestic outing.
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