Brief
Chelsea players credit Xabi Alonso’s team talks for lightning‑fast goals against Bournemouth
Morgan Rogers says Xabi Alonso’s pre‑match and half‑time talks fire the team, sparking a 2‑0 lead in just 2:29 and a third goal 29 seconds after the break.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chelsea surged to a 2‑0 lead in just two minutes and 29 seconds of their 5‑1 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday, adding a third goal only 29 seconds after the interval, according to standard.co.uk.
What happened
The Blues opened the scoring within the opening two minutes, doubled the lead before the half‑hour mark, and struck again almost immediately after the break, completing a dominant performance.
What was said
Rogers, who netted the quick second goal, told standard.co.uk: “I put it down to the manager’s team talks. He gets us firing, gets us going. We always want to start off on the front foot. It is about starting well and getting the lead.” He added that early goals often decide home games. Alonso, when asked about the burst, replied, “No credit to me.”
Key facts
- Chelsea led 2-0 after 2 minutes 29 seconds of the match. (standard.co.uk)
- Chelsea scored their third goal 29 seconds after half‑time. (standard.co.uk)
- Morgan Rogers said the early goals were due to Xabi Alonso’s team talks. (standard.co.uk)
- Alonso responded that he receives no credit for the fast starts. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Chelsea star reveals Alonso team talks that inspire early goal rush”
