Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.On an evening when old friends were reunited on the touchline and on the pitch, Alonso emerged victorious against new Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa.
Morgan Rogers scored his first goal as a Chelsea player, contributing to a 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday. This win marked the Frenchman's debut with the club, following a £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Xabi Alonso secured his first win as Chelsea manager, thanks to Rogers' goal and Joao Pedro's strike. The Spanish boss, hired to revitalize the team after their 10th-place finish last season, proved his worth in a chaotic derby at Craven Cottage.
Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the first minute, followed by a blunder from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez that led to an equalizer for Josh King. Rogers equalized for Chelsea in the 41st minute, showcasing a brilliant move involving Palmer and Lacroix. Fulham's Gonzalo Garcia added a second goal for the visitors, but Chelsea managed to fend off a frantic finish, surviving on a night filled with errors from both sides.
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