Expert reveals the 'trap' Xabi Alonso has fallen into at Chelsea, it could cost him his job

Scout Bryan King criticises Alonso for rotating his Chelsea team after the Manchester United win, arguing consistency cost him in the Sunderland defeat.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso made changes to the side that beat Manchester United 2-0, bringing in Jordan Henderson and dropping Estevao for Sunday's trip to Sunderland. The Blues lost 1-0 at the Stadium of Light, with Estevao impressing when he came off the bench.

Former Tottenham, Aston Villa and Everton scout Bryan King told Football Insider that Alonso fell into a "trap" by rotating his winning team. "If you're winning matches and you've got the players available who are winning the matches, then you keep them on until they lose a match," King said. "It seems every other week that teams are getting changed. It's the same for Alonso and it could cost him his job."

Chelsea started the season well but have won just four of their last 10 games across all competitions. Alonso started Sunday's match with seven defensive players and attempted to correct course at half-time, but it proved too late. A difficult run of fixtures including Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester City awaits after the international break.