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Alonso begins Chelsea tenure with victory over Fulham
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso earned a winning start in his first game in charge, with the Blues defeating Fulham 3-2. Debutant Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro were among the goalscorers for the west London club.
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Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham in Xabi Alonso's maiden match as manager, marking an encouraging beginning to his tenure at Stamford Bridge. The Spanish tactician, who took over the reins of the Premier League club, saw his side demonstrate attacking prowess in the closely-contested fixture.
Debutant winger Morgan Rogers made an immediate impact by finding the back of the net, while midfielder Joao Pedro also contributed to the scoring sheet. The pair were instrumental in Chelsea's attacking play as Alonso's team dominated periods of the match despite a spirited response from their visitors.
Fulham proved to be competitive opponents, scoring twice themselves to make for an entertaining contest. However, Chelsea's attacking quality ultimately proved decisive as Alonso's blueprint for the side began to take shape in the opening encounter of what is expected to be a transformative period for the club.
The victory provides Chelsea with an ideal platform ahead of upcoming fixtures, with Alonso's appointment seen as a significant strategic move by club hierarchy to bring European football credentials and tactical acumen to the squad.