Tag: Marcos Alonso
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Marcos Alonso explains bust-up with Lampard at Chelsea
Chelsea left-back, Marcos Alonso has revealed what happened between him and former manager Frank Lampard when both men clashed in 2020. It all started when Alonso was substituted at half time during Chelsea’s 3-3 draw with West Brom in September 2020. And instead of sitting with the other players in the dugout, the Spaniard opted…
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EPL: Chelsea fullback makes transfer request
Marcos Alonso has made a transfer request at Chelsea. Gazzetta dello Sport says the fullback wishes to leave Chelsea for a return to Serie A. The former Fiorentina defender wants to join Inter Milan this summer. Chelsea are asking for €15-20m for Alonso, whereas Inter would prefer a loan with option to buy. It’s reported…
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Tuchel blocks Chelsea chief from selling Marcos Alonso
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has blocked managing director Marina Granovskaia’s attempt to sell Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard was a target for Barcelona this summer as they look to build their strength-in-depth. Alonso made just 17 appearances in all competitions across the campaign, comfortably the fewest of any of his five seasons at Chelsea. But despite…
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Why Alonso had my instant trust in Chelsea – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has explained why he was happy to wipe the slate clean for Marcos Alonso upon his appointment. Tuchel has admitted that their relationship stretches back way before this year, which made it easier for him to ignore the noise surrounding the 30-year-old when he arrived at the club. “It’s not easy…
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EPL: Chelsea beat Newcastle to move third
Marcos Alonso’s second-half strike broke Newcastle’s resistance as Chelsea moved up to third in the Premier League with their fifth successive win in all competitions. The Blues seemed set for another frustrating day at Stamford Bridge after Tammy Abraham saw his header hit the bar and Martin Dubravka denied Christian Pulisic. But they finally got…
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Europa: Late Alonso header gives Chelsea win in Prague
Chelsea struck late with a header by defender Marcos Alonso to beat a stubborn Slavia Prague side 1-0 in their Europa League quarter-final, first leg on Thursday. Spaniard Alonso broke the deadlock for the west London side in the 86th minute when he sneaked behind two defenders to connect with Willian’s cross. Chelsea manager Maurizio…
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EPL: Alonso strike late as Chelsea defeat Arsenal in five-goal thriller
Marcos Alonso’s late strike handed Chelsea a 3-2 narrow victory over Arsenal in Maurizio Sarri’s first home match as Blues manager. Arsenal had come back from two goals down but with nine minutes left the Spaniard struck to seal all three points from a lively encounter at Stamford Bridge. Pedro put the Blues ahead after…
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Chelsea wing-back Alonso given three match ban for violent conduct
Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso has been given a three-match ban for violent conduct after a tackle on Shane Long in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Southampton. The Spaniard will miss Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against the same opponents at Wembley, plus Premier League matches at Burnley on Thursday and Swansea on 28 April. Alonso denied the…
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Marcos Alonso lifts Chelsea to victory over Tottenham
Marcos Alonso lifts Chelsea to victory over Tottenham – Though it came late, Chelsea team, led by Antonio Conte proved 0n Sunday that they still have all the qualities that took them to the Premier League title last season. Their season has lift-off and, though it would be stretching the truth to say one result…