This was a crash course for Xabi Alonso in life at Chelsea. His new side thrilled in possession at Craven Cottage. The front three of João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers combined to devastating effect and there was even an assist for the new £52m centre-back, Maxence Lacroix.At times the only issue was the two No 10s both laying claim to the…
Chelsea’s front three dazzle as they edge out Fulham in derby thriller
This was a crash course for Xabi Alonso in life at Chelsea. His new side thrilled in possession at Craven Cottage. The front three of João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers combined to devastating effect and there was even an assist for the new £52m centre-back, Maxence Lacroix.At times the only issue was the two No 10s both laying claim to the…
Originally reported by The Guardian Sport
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