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Alonso Hails Caicedo’s Impact as Chelsea Crush Bournemouth
Chelsea scored twice in the opening three minutes and ended a three-match league winless run.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Chelsea defeated Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge with veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson scoring twice on his second appearance for the club.
- Manager Xabi Alonso faced mounting pressure after a three-match winless streak, compounded by injuries that sidelined midfielder Moises Caicedo for 14 minutes of action this season.
- Chelsea established the fastest 2-0 lead in club history when Henderson scored inside 66 seconds and Morgan Rogers doubled the advantage at 149 seconds into the match.
- Alonso praised the midfield partnership, saying, "With him we have a better midfield area," as Caicedo and Henderson provided the defensive stability Chelsea had lacked in recent weeks.
- Bournemouth remains 17th and winless after the heavy defeat, while Chelsea prepares for an away fixture against Everton at Goodison Park next week.
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Alonso hails Caicedo’s impact as Chelsea crush Bournemouth
LONDON, Oct 10 : Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has had to wait until October to see what his side can do with midfielder Moises Caicedo properly back in the team and he was delighted with his role in the 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.Alonso – who oversaw two victories in his
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