Jose Mourinho bemoans poor individual performances following Crystal Palace defeat [AMBIENT]
The reigning Premier League champions have suffered a stuttering start to the season, drawing against Swansea and losing to Manchester City and Palace.
The Blues are now eight points behind City, who are predicted to be their toughest challengers in their defence of the title.
"Incredible credit to Crystal Palace, but the focus will be on Chelsea," he said.
"We refused to believe on Monday Night Football a couple of weeks ago that there were big problems, that it was just a bad start to the season.
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Radamel Falcao, Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas look dejected after Crystal Palace's second goal
"But I have to say that, listening to Jose Mourinho after the game saying how concerned he was, I'd be concerned now.
"The players need to give themselves a slap around the face.
"I don't know what it is at this moment in time, but I think the international break has come at a good time for Chelsea. It'll allow them all just to get away and reassess what's going on."
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