{
  "id": 6503308,
  "title": "Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree-6503308",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T23:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/10/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Morgan Rogers, a recent addition to Chelsea from Aston Villa, praised Xabi Alonso's impact on the team following Chelsea's 6-3 victory over Leeds in the League Cup. The match extended Chelsea's impressive start to the season with a flurry of goals. Alonso, who took charge at Stamford Bridge during the close season, has overseen a remarkable sequence of goals since joining the Blues. An extended display of attacking prowess was demonstrated as Palmer, Neto, and Rogers were sent on at half-time and immediately wreaked havoc in Leeds' defense. Rogers, who has been on pace to provide three assists, highlighted the enjoyment of playing alongside high-level talent and expressed his appreciation for Alonso's influence. Palmer, a close friend of Rogers from their time in Manchester City's academy, echoed the sentiment, relishing the new attacking environment. Alonso, acknowledging the risk of making nine changes in a crucial competition, admitted the team was ready to make an impact and is satisfied with the result.",
  "summary": "The Blues have scored 16 goals in Xabi Alonso's first five matches in all competitions, showcasing their attacking talent.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:15:36.000Z"
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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."
}