Xabi Alonso is giving Chelsea fans football they want to watch - for better and worse

Only a few games into the Spaniard's reign, we are seeing an exciting style of play - even if it comes with less possession

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The midfielder was left out of the Blues’ squad for the win over Brighton.

The Blues recorded just 26% possession vs. Brighton, but they did damage on the counter to make it two wins from two

The Ecuador international was returning to action after sustaining a knock in training that caused him to miss the opening league fixture at Fulham and the Carabao Cup victory over Luton in midweek. He made his first appearance of the campaign against his former club on Sunday, but lasted just 14 minutes after replacin

Chelsea put four past Brighton to continue winning start under Xabi Alonso  ESPN

Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.

In the fullness of time Chelsea’s surrender against Brighton & Hove Albion last April may come to be seen as the turning point. The humiliation accelerated Liam Rosenior’s demise and forced the Stamford Bridge hierarchy into a reckoning which has led to the appointment of Xabi Alonso, a shift in the transfer strategy,

The Blues have made a change between the sticks with Enzo Fernandez and Robert Sanchez not in the squad ahead of potential moves away from the club

Chelsea identify Enzo Fernandez replacement available at half the price as Xabi Alonso explains squad omission  talkSPORT