Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree
The Blues have scored 16 goals in Xabi Alonso's first five matches in all competitions, showcasing their attacking talent.
Morgan Rogers, a new signing for Chelsea from Aston Villa, praised the impact of Xabi Alonso since his arrival at Stamford Bridge. After their impressive 6-3 victory over Leeds in the League Cup, Chelsea has been on a scoring spree with Alonso at the helm, winning four of their five matches. The Spaniard's influence has been evident, as he watched Chelsea bounce back from a 2-1 deficit to secure a 4-2 win.
Goals from Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Danny Welbeck propelled Chelsea to a commanding lead. Rogers, who contributed three assists, credited Alonso for creating a vibrant and enjoyable team environment. Palmer, a former Manchester City academy mate of Rogers, also expressed his satisfaction with the team's attacking prowess under Alonso's guidance.
Despite making nine changes at halftime, Alonso admitted to taking a risk, but remains pleased with the result and the team's reaction.
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