‘Special’ Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso’s winning start

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Dana MalcolmJournalist at Jamaica Observer

August 25, 2026

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‘Special’ Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso’s winning start

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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Xabi Alonso hailed Chelsea’s “special” forwards after Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro combined to inspire a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday in his first game as Blues boss.

Alonso enjoyed the perfect start to his reign thanks to his decision to give Rogers, Palmer and Pedro the freedom to tear into Fulham’s defence.

Pedro took just 31 seconds to open the scoring with a composed finish from Palmer’s pass.

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