Irrespective of how I feel about Lacroix, the trio of him, Colwill and Acheampong remains our best bet defensively. Their composure on the ball and confidence in defending aggressively still need work, but the growing understanding between them is something Alonso must build on rather than disrupt. The real test is consistency. With Caicedo and Henderson protecting them, I believe this partnership can develop the defensive stability Chelsea needs to compete at the highest level. Yesterday’s El Clásico was another reminder that attacking brilliance alone cannot guarantee success. You can have all the firepower in the world, but if your defence cannot hold its ground, you will always have a ceiling. Chelsea must build a defence that wins us games, not one that leaves our attackers chasing miracles.💙