Thomas Tuchel is well and truly in place at Chelsea now, and he’s making big decisions already.
There’s no bigger call in today’s lineup than the return of Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard was a total exile under Frank Lampard, and apparently fell out with the club legend too.
So this return marks a turning point, and just like everyone else he will now have a chance to impress the new gaffer. Ben Chilwell is going to be hard to displace as first choice at left back, especially given how much was spent on him, but he’s slowed down drastically in recent weeks and we understand the need for a change.
“He’s going to show Chilwell how to be a proper wingback” one user crowed, and while we still think the former Leicester man is going to end the season on top, having a bit of rotation and variety in the mix can only help.
You can see a selection of the reaction from Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/don_fejak/status/1355837880275525632
https://twitter.com/BeardedBlue20/status/1355837925175525378
So glad giroud got dropped but Azpi is still there.. alonso returning I don’t know bro. Up the blues.
— BilllyBlues (@BilllyBlues) January 31, 2021
My god That's Alonso's music.
But yeah I would not be buying Chelsea players right now. @Zonal_Marking pointed out only 1 player in the 19/20 PSG season played over 80% of the minutes. There will be rotation. A core might emerge but which that will be…🤷♀️ https://t.co/DApudMLv4P
— Benjamin Sutton (@BenjaminSuttonx) January 31, 2021
CHO in the team but return of alonso and mount pic.twitter.com/5I7BoLdptv
— Oga Physio (@OgaPhysio) January 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/fattuchel/status/1355836089328668676
I’m very happy to see Marcos Alonso back in the starting 11. There is no doubt he plays thrilling style of football. I’m excited 😜!
— Ojekunle Afeez Bayo (@bayo_ojekunle) January 31, 2021
Has Tuchel not watched Alonso over the last three years. I don’t even care if he scores so fucking shit how does he play for Chelsea again it’s ridiculous
— nick (@NGrettz17) January 31, 2021
ALONSO CARLOSSSSS pic.twitter.com/5xCikX1Nnh
— specialist in failure (@napnipnops) January 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/CarefreeYasien/status/1355836085256024065
Alonso to score today and play against Spurs and has the game of his life. LOOOL.
— HNK (@EichEnKay) January 31, 2021
And forgot to mention Alonso. Another one that should have been driven out of the club.
— Socialism or Barbarism ⭐⭐ (@GrumpyN1ck) January 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/Ebiale/status/1355836203988344832
i understand it’s tactical, but how the fuck is Alonso starting, he’s the new willian for me, just want him out the club
— 29☔️ (@LzCFC29) January 31, 2021
i understand it’s tactical, but how the fuck is Alonso starting, he’s the new willian for me, just want him out the club
— 29☔️ (@LzCFC29) January 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/dp_darko/status/1355836135776382978
