Why one Xabi Alonso mistake vs Spurs was unforgivable – he of all people should have known better
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7-second readChelsea manager Xabi Alonso got it completely wrong against Tottenham Hotspur. No one can deny that. You can point the finger at Mike Penders for ...
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso got it completely wrong against Tottenham Hotspur. No one can deny that. You can point the finger at Mike Penders for making a horrific mistake.
On top of that, the young goalkeeper could have perhaps done better for Mathys Tel’s goal after conceding at his near post. But Alonso still has to take most of the blame here.
The Spaniard got his team selection and tactics wrong. That became evident to see as the first half went on. A ruthless manager like Jose Mourinho would have been prepared to make a substitute in the first half, while other elite coaches would have perhaps tweaked the system.
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- The Chelsea Chronicle ↗
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- Chelsea, Tottenham
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