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'Strange one' – Former Arsenal player can’t understand Alonso’s big lineup decision

'Strange one' – Former Arsenal player can’t understand Alonso’s big lineup decision

The decision to use Morgan Rogers up top proved to be a bad one for Chelsea, who probably now regret it. The news that Joao Pedro was injured was a massive blow to Chelsea, and in the end Xabi Alonso’s decision to replace him by moving Morgan Rogers up top and putting Geovany Quenda on the left wing didn’t work at all.

Xabi Alonso News / Talk Chelsea / October 25
'Passive' Chelsea accused of playing like a small team against rivals at home

'Passive' Chelsea accused of playing like a small team against rivals at home

Xabi Alonso set up Chelsea to play on the counter, but the idea never really looked like working and the Blues were beaten. The Daily Mail’s Kieran Gill has accused Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso of looking “foolish” after getting his tactics wrong against Tottenham last night.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 25
'We lose together' – Xabi Alonso on how he will help youngster recover after horror mistake

'We lose together' – Xabi Alonso on how he will help youngster recover after horror mistake

Mike Penders scored an own goal against Tottenham yesterday, a horrible moment for a young player making his first league start. As a 21 year old making your debut in goal, the worst possible start is an own goal (and a crucial one) against your team’s biggest rivals.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 25
'Alonso’s biggest mistake' – Chelsea had bigger problem than missing Joao Pedro claims journalist

'Alonso’s biggest mistake' – Chelsea had bigger problem than missing Joao Pedro claims journalist

Chelsea surrendered control of the game against Tottenham in an attempt to play on the counter – it didn’t work. Pundits and journalists up and down the land have been looking at Chelsea’s defeat to Tottenham yesterday and what went wrong.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / October 25
'Technically…' – Joe Cole explains Penders’ mistake against Tottenham

'Technically…' – Joe Cole explains Penders’ mistake against Tottenham

An inexperienced goalkeeper ended up costing Chelsea in their defeat to Tottenham last night, and the pundits looked at how. Mike Penders is 21 and made his Premier League debut against Spurs yesterday.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 25
Didier Drogba and John Terry react as ex-Chelsea director sends Roman Abramovich birthday message

Didier Drogba and John Terry react as ex-Chelsea director sends Roman Abramovich birthday message

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday, 24 October, the same day the Blues suffered an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / October 25
Chelsea become the third club to reach unwanted Premier League milestone

Chelsea become the third club to reach unwanted Premier League milestone

Chelsea have reached an unwanted Premier League milestone after becoming only the third club in the competition’s history to receive 100 red cards, following Cole Palmer’s first dismissal of his senior career in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.

Xabi Alonso News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 25
Chelsea fans identify Xabi Alonso’s three biggest mistakes in embarrassing Tottenham defeat

Chelsea fans identify Xabi Alonso’s three biggest mistakes in embarrassing Tottenham defeat

Chelsea fans have identified three key mistakes Xabi Alonso made in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham. It is only the second time Spurs have beaten the Blues at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / October 25
Gary Neville thinks second Chelsea player should've seen red for 'ludicrous' moment against Spurs

Gary Neville thinks second Chelsea player should've seen red for 'ludicrous' moment against Spurs

Chelsea endured a disastrous afternoon at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham secured a memorable 2-0 victory, with Xabi Alonso's side struggling to cope with their London rivals for most of the match.

Soccer News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 25
Andy Robertson explains how Spurs made Chelsea ‘uncomfortable’ as Roberto De Zerbi schooled Xabi Alonso

Andy Robertson explains how Spurs made Chelsea ‘uncomfortable’ as Roberto De Zerbi schooled Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso’s first game against Tottenham in the Stamford Bridge dugout could not have gone much worse. Chelsea were outplayed from start to finish and can have no complaints about suffering their first home defeat to Spurs since 2018.

Jorrel Hato News / Goal.com / October 25
British press unanimous on Jorrel Hato after shocking defeat to Spurs

British press unanimous on Jorrel Hato after shocking defeat to Spurs

Jorrel Hato endured a Saturday evening to forget. The former Ajax player started against Tottenham Hotspur but had his hands full with Mohammed Kudus. The British press gave him a 5.

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Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / October 25
Personal terms verbally agreed as Chelsea aim to get ambitious signing done by January 1st

Personal terms verbally agreed as Chelsea aim to get ambitious signing done by January 1st

Chelsea have reportedly largely agreed personal terms with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, according to Simon Phillips. The England international has stood out as one of the top young midfielders in the Premier League in recent times, and it seems inevitable that he’ll earn himself a big move sooner or later.

Xabi Alonso News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 25
Xabi Alonso pressure ramps up as Chelsea stat worst it’s ever been against Tottenham

Xabi Alonso pressure ramps up as Chelsea stat worst it’s ever been against Tottenham

Not many saw a 2-0 Tottenham away win coming on Saturday evening, and yet Xabi Alonso practically gifted Spurs all three points as the Chelsea gaffer got his tactics completely wrong.

Soccer News / The Chelsea Chronicle / October 25
Joe Cole pins blame on three Chelsea players after painful Tottenham loss

Joe Cole pins blame on three Chelsea players after painful Tottenham loss

Chelsea were left stunned at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Roberto De Zerbi tactically outclassed Xabi Alonso – and Joe Cole has pinned the blame on three Chelsea players.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / October 25

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso confirms Mike Penders will start against Liverpool despite Tottenham nightmare

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has thrown his full support behind Mike Penders, confirming the young goalkeeper will retain his place for the upcoming Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

Emiliano Martinez News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Why Is Emiliano Martinez Not Playing for Chelsea vs. Tottenham in the Premier League?

Why Is Emiliano Martinez Not Playing for Chelsea vs. Tottenham in the Premier League?

The big matchup in this Premier League weekend is the heated London Derby between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. Xabi Alonso will field a strong Chelsea side against Spurs, but one of his key players won’t be available today: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / October 24
‘Star’ Chelsea player is ready to leave the club in the January transfer window

‘Star’ Chelsea player is ready to leave the club in the January transfer window

Chelsea could be approaching an important decision over Kendry Páez, with the highly rated Ecuadorian reportedly ready to leave Stamford Bridge when the January transfer window opens.

Chelsea FC News / SPTC.news / October 22
Sources: 3 new right back names Chelsea looking into, Sources: Riccardo Calafiori interest, Sources: Interest in Mike Penders but he’s not going anywhere, Blues players in top 10 stat tables, More....

Sources: 3 new right back names Chelsea looking into, Sources: Riccardo Calafiori interest, Sources: Interest in Mike Penders but he’s not going anywhere, Blues players in top 10 stat tables, More....

Morning all, No midweek fixture for Chelsea this week, but there has been plenty of football to watch and some very entertaining games in the Champions League.

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