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Chelsea Manager Praises Player
Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's new manager, praised Cole Palmer for his maturity and responsibility after a key performance in their 3-2 victory over Fulham. Alonso believes the team can achieve great things under his leadership.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praises Cole Palmer's "responsibility, maturity and freedom" after a goal and an assist from the playmaker seals a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. In Alonso's first Premier League match in charge, the Spaniard insists his new squad can achieve "special things"
2026-08-24 22:06 UTC