Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images
Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images
Xabi Alonso will be delighted with the start he has made as Chelsea manager.
Alonso has won three games from three, including a second-round tie against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup.
There is still a lot of room for improvement, with Chelsea conceding a lot of goals. In total, they have conceded five times in just two Premier League matches.
However, going forward, they have been exceptional and have a 100% record largely thanks to their star-studded frontline.
Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson
Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson
Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers make WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Month
Chelsea’s attack of Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers has not gone under the radar.
Some already consider it to be the best frontline in England, and all three attackers have now been named in WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Month.
Last time out, Palmer and Pedro both scored as Chelsea went on to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 at Stamford Bridge. On the day, Rogers managed to register an assist, setting up Pedro Neto in the first half.
The Premier League game before that, a 3-2 win away at Fulham, all three players were able to get their names on the scoresheet.
João Pedro of Chelsea scores
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It was Rogers’ debut for the club, with the 24-year-old already starting to pay back the massive £117m fee Chelsea paid for his signature.
Sunday will be the real test for this Chelsea forward line, as they take on the division’s best defence.
The Blues travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal, which is going to be an extremely tricky fixture, especially if Alonso’s men do not improve defensively. That was the big question mark before the club’s midfield dilemma.
After failing to sign Lamine Camara to replace Enzo Fernandez, who joined Manchester City on deadline day, Chelsea’s midfield and defence could both end up holding back the team this season. In attack, there does not appear to be any issues.