Xabi Alonso Praises Chelsea’s Control After 5-1 Bournemouth Win

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was pleased with his team’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League, praising their control of the match and the importance of their fourth goal.

“I wouldn’t describe the match as crazy. There were different phases, but we controlled the game very well. After we conceded, there was a period of around ten minutes when our lead could have been reduced. However, the fourth goal proved extremely important. We played a good match and achieved an excellent victory,” Alonso said.

Alonso Praises Henderson and Caicedo

The Chelsea manager also highlighted Jordan Henderson’s work during the international break, revealing that the midfielder had spent time practising free kicks.

“During the international break, Jordan Henderson worked hard on his free-kick technique. We saw how well Moisés Caicedo partnered with Hendo. Usually, when a team has excellent balance and a strong midfield, it produces its best football,” Alonso explained.

Clean Sheet Is Only a Matter of Time

Despite the convincing win, Alonso acknowledged that Chelsea still have room for improvement defensively.

“That is still to come. Today we came very close to keeping a clean sheet. A victory without conceding a goal will certainly come soon,” he added.

The Spaniard also expressed his delight at Cole Palmer’s contribution, describing the attacking midfielder as an exceptional player with the potential to become a long-term favourite among Chelsea supporters.

“I’m very happy for Cole. He is an exceptional footballer and has been part of our project for many years. He has the potential to become one of those players that fans remember for a long time,” Alonso concluded.