Marcos Alonso looking to cement his place after strong performance against Burnley
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Chelsea’s left-wing back Marcos Alonso had a fantastic return to the side as he got on the scoresheet for the team. The Blues defeated Burnley 2-0 in a comprehensive victory to seal Thomas Tuchel’s first win.
Alonso scored his first of the season along with Chelsea’s second in the 84th minute of the game via a wonderful volleyed effort.
Marcos Alonso aiming for the top under Thomas Tuchel
With the arrival of Ben Chilwell in the summer Frank Lampard completely froze out Marcos Alonso from the team. The Spanish international spent most of his time on the sidelines after the 3-3 draw against West Bromwich Albion at the start of this season.
According to reports Alonso had major falling out with manager Frank Lampard and got into a big fight. Ben Chilwell was always Frank Lampard’s favourite and hence started ahead of Alonso once he returned from injury.
However Thomas Tuchel likes to play a left wing back instead of a traditional left back position. This is where Marcos Alonso edges out Ben Chilwell who was substituted in the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. There’sreal possibility that Ben Chilwell will find himself out of the side with the rise of Marcos Alonso now and his goal scoring threat.
“We knew it would be dangerous against this team with the long balls and set-pieces so I was there to help. It’s been a while since I played but I’ve been working hard and I’m just happy that I was ready.
“A lot of things have been said out there but I like to work, be quiet and talk on the pitch so that was for the fans. It’s good to get the reward and hopefully there will be more to come.
“It was good to help the team with a goal but I’m just delighted for the three points and very happy for the team. We need to get back to the top, or as close to the top as possible, and today was a good start.”
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Ishandeb Tula
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