{
  "id": 1073994,
  "title": "Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-as-alonso-offers-glimpse-of-blueprint",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T16:22:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c36dd10jj09o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea defeated Real Sociedad 3-1 in pre-season match",
    "Enzo Fernandez booed by fans during substitution",
    "Xabi Alonso hinted at 3-4-2-1 formation for season"
  ],
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/fernandez-booed-by-chelsea-fans-as-alonso-offers-glimpse-of-blueprint-1074034",
        "published": "2026-08-15T16:22:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}