Two Chelsea stars hand Xabi Alonso a selection headache after surprise performances vs Everton

Many Chelsea players excelled in their 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday, including goalscorer Pedro Neto and midfield duo Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson. Xabi Alonso also had to rely on two squad players to see the Blues over the line.

Jorrel Hato and Mike Penders both played crucial roles in Chelsea’s hard-fought victory at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. They have given Alonso selection headaches ahead of the next match against Tottenham and for the foreseeable future.

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