Xabi Alonso’s debut as Chelsea manager ended in a wild 6-4 friendly win over Western Sydney Wanderers, but it was far from pretty. A young, inexperienced squad struggled early, falling 3-2 behind before Cole Palmer and Estêvão turned the tide. The real drama came in the final 25 minutes, when João Pedro exploded off the bench with a goal and three assists, sealing the victory. Alonso stuck with his 4-2-3-1 structure, even experimenting with a 4-4-2 when out of possession, and fielded mostly academy prospects — including a frustrated Liam Delap, who couldn’t capitalize on his rare start. While the win was satisfying, Alonso likely wasn’t thrilled with the messy, chaotic performance — especially given the Wanderers’ strong first-half pressure. With key players returning, the real test begins.
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