Jordan Henderson proved class is permanent with a sumptuous performance on Saturday - and Chelsea have revealed how his dazzling display was no accident. Henderson's surprise move to west London from Brentford has raised eyebrows among pundits‚ with his lacklustre showing against his former club during their 3-0 defeat before the international break seeing some sections of supporters writing him off already.

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Palmer last played for England in March and controversially wasn't selected for the World Cup‚ though has been in fine form for Chelsea this season. He played the full 90 minutes of the Blues' 3-0 defeat by Brentford on Saturday but now‚ according to reports‚ is set to skip England's upcoming games to manage his workload. The Three Lions will take on Spain‚ Croatia and Czechia twice in Nations League games over the next three weeks‚ but will now so do without Palmer.

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BOBBY MANZI: Alonso's Blues shipped three goals in a dire second 45 display and they are now winless in three games as they go into the three-week international break. It was their first defeat at their west London neighbours' ground since the Bees' promotion to the Premier League in 2021. In a sluggish first-half‚ both teams managed just two shots on target but Brentford were invigorated after the break and took the game to Chelsea.

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KIERAN GILL: As the face of the original 2022 takeover‚ Boehly became a target when the times were bad‚ and no matter how good his intentions may have been‚ the American billionaire cannot say he helped himself. An astute businessman - clearly‚ for he has made a minor profit by selling his Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital - but a man who made more than a few faux pas. As Chelsea's supporters return to Brentford on Friday‚ they may recall their hostile hymn sheet from two years ago‚ while remembering the other times their old co-owner indulged in the odd misadventure.

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Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Chelsea's clash with Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League‚ plus updates from Leeds vs Brentford and Sunderland vs Fulham.

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