Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.
Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory against Real Sociedad in a pre-season match, with Joao Pedro doubling their lead. Enzo Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117m, faced boos from some supporters when substituted in the 62nd minute. Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's manager, appeared to offer a glimpse of his potential 3-4-2-1 formation for the upcoming season.
The game saw a mix of boos and cheers from the crowd, with Reece James passing the armband to his long-time vice-captain after leaving the pitch. Chelsea's manager Alonso also used a 3-4-2-1 formation during the match, featuring new signings like Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill.
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