{
  "id": 6541830,
  "title": "Carabao Cup: ‘Great business’ – Hasselbaink hails Alonso over new signing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/carabao-cup-great-business-hasselbaink-hails-alonso-over-new-signing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T05:15:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/carabao-cup-great-business-hasselbaink-hails-alonso-over-new-signing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink praised Xabi Alonso's decision to sign former England forward Danny Welbeck, following Chelsea's impressive 6-3 victory over Leeds United in the Carabao Cup. The Blues were struggling, trailing 2-0 at home, but mounted a comeback to secure the win. Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto, among others, scored to give Chelsea the lead. Welbeck, who previously scored for Chelsea against Luton Town, was the fourth goal of the match for Chelsea. Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Leeds a late push, but Valentin Barco sealed the win for Chelsea with his fifth goal. Welbeck, primarily a backup to Joao Pedro, is expected to contribute significantly both on and off the field, according to Hasselbaink. He has experience with top clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United and is willing to support his teammates while also scoring. \"It's a fantastic signing for the club,\" said Hasselbaink.",
  "summary": "Former Chelsea forward, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, has hailed Xabi Alonso for his decision to recruit former England striker Danny Welbeck. The praise came after Chelsea’s impressive 6-3 victory over Leeds United in an exhilarating Carabao Cup match on Wednesday. The Blues appeared to be on the verge of elimination from the competition as they found themselves […] Carabao Cup: ‘Great business’ –…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Rogers hails Alonso for ‘exciting’ Chelsea goal spree",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/rogers-hails-alonso-for-exciting-chelsea-goal-spree",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:30:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}