Chelsea fans praise Marcos Alonso after the win over Tottenham
Marcos Alonso was restored to the Chelsea team in the win over Tottenham – and many of the club’s supporters on Twitter were positive about his performance.
The 28-year-old was omitted from the squad in the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City at the weekend, but Maurizio Sarri recalled him for the Premier League clash against Spurs.
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He has been under much criticism from fans at Stamford Bridge this campaign for his performances and is under pressure from teammate Emerson Palmieri for the left-back position.
But the full-back proved he can be a good player on his day by helping the Blues beat London rivals Spurs 2-0 at home.
Pedro opened the scoring in the 57th minute with an excellent left-footed finish, which came after he dribbled past defender Toby Alderweireld so smoothly in the penalty area.
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England international Kieran Trippier then netted a late own goal after a defensive mix up and it gave the hosts a deserved win.
Chelsea do remain sixth in the league table after the win, but remain just three points behind Arsenal in fourth and have a game in hand.
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Many Chelsea fans did hand Alonso praise for his display, as he looked composed in possession and handled in-form attacker Heung-Min Son well.
Here are some of the fans praising the Spaniard’s contribution against Spurs:
I have to admit M.Alonso played well today.
Rarely put a foot wrong.#CHETOT #CFC
— Jorginho Role (@CFCregista) February 27, 2019
Alonso actually playing well when he knows he isn’t first choice anymore man it’s all falling into place.
Premier League incoming next season.#SarriIN pic.twitter.com/dgy8mAt3U9
— Joe (@JMartinCFC) February 27, 2019
Not many ppl would admit this but I thought Marcos Alonso was Class tonight
The Guy gets destroyed from piller to post week in week out but he put in a real shift and had Son in his pocket#CHETOT #CFC #KTBFFH #ChelseaFC ⭕⚪⭕⚪
— ChelsForLife (@AussieRyan30) February 27, 2019
One of Alonso’s best games this season. Put in the extra effort.
— Rohan_CFC (@CFCRohan) February 27, 2019
Never thought i’ld say this, but, by his own standards (which must be the lowest in the team) Alonso played well tonight. #CFC #CHETOT
— J.O.J (@OluJokotade) February 27, 2019
Marcos Alonso played well tonight still think Emerson should be our starting left back but it’s great to see him have a good game 🙌🏼 #CFC
— Blue Boys (@ShedEndUpper) February 27, 2019
Respect to Alonso for doing the business tonight. Proved us all wrong @marcosalonso03 #CFC
— Kamal Amin (@TheRealKamalio) February 27, 2019
Alonso was solid tonight 👏🏽👏🏽
— Bounce In A minute (@Liam_CFC) February 27, 2019
