If Xabi Alonso’s tenure is to prove a success for Chelsea, the new manager knows he will need his front three to establish a chemistry to rival the very best attacking forces in the country. So far, so good.
Many of Chelsea’s failings of old came to the fore during their opening-night 3-2 victory at Fulham. Their defensive positioning was often suspect, the midfield was too easily marched through in transition, and Robert Sanchez advertised once again how error-prone he is.
