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Jan172022 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso takes shot at Arsenal after Tottenham postponement

Premier League

Marcos Alonso has taken a dig at the Premier League’s decision to postpone Arsenal’s game against Tottenham. The north London derby was schedule for 4:30pm on Sunday but a decision was made to suspend the clash on Saturday, after an application from the Gunners. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal argued that they’d be under the ’13 player’ threshold, because they have recorded a positive Covid-19 case, are without Granit Xhaka through suspension and have some injuries. Bukayo Saka reveals how close he came to joining Chelsea before Arsenal move Arsenal make new bid to sign Dusan Vlahovic with Fiorentina tempted by offer Tuchel criticises Romelu Lukaku after Chelsea’s defeat to Man City But the decision has been controversial, with many fee...

Oct102021 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso speaks out about his ‘complicated’ Chelsea past

Premier League

Marcos Alonso has spoken about his ‘complicated’ past at Chelsea after a good start to the new season under current manager Thomas Tuchel. Alonso arrived at the club from Fiorentina in 2016, before becoming a key part of Chelsea successes in the following three years, in which time they won the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But he struggled for game time throughout Frank Lampard’s one-and-a-half year tenure at Chelsea as well as during Tuchel’s early months in charge last campaign, with Ben Chilwell often selected ahead of him in the starting lineup. Hansi Flick gives Rudiger injury update ahead of World Cup qualifying game Thomas Tuchel names the player who deserves to win Ballon d’Or this year B...

Sep212021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel responds to Marcos Alonso’s decision to stop taking a knee before games

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says he is on board with Marcos Alonso’s decision to stop taking a knee before matches, but revealed he didn’t consult with his teammates before choosing to break ranks. All Premier League players began taking a knee as a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement in June 2020, but the Chelsea defender fears the gesture has lost its impact and significance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instead, the Spanish left-back will from now point to the 'No To Racism' badge on his shirt sleeve, even if his teammates continue to kneel. Ferdinand names Chelsea star as the best defender in the Premier League Tuchel explains decision to replace Mason Mount with Kante vs Tottenham Graeme Souness names the three favourites to win the Prem...

Feb142021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel sends message to Chilwell over Alonso battle

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel has assured Ben Chilwell that he remains in his plans at Chelsea, despite Marcos Alonso usurping him as first-choice at left-back under the new manager. Chilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester City over the summer and became a key player under Frank Lampard, but has seen his role limited under Tuchel. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alonso has been restored to the first team under the German coach, when he had struggled for minutes under Lampard and the defender has impressed since his return to the team. Given the form of Luke Shaw, Chilwell will be sweating on his place in the England national team at the Euros next summer. Tuchel says he can understand the player’s anxiety, but says he remains in his plans and will get opportunities to ...

Sep292020 by JBNo Comments

Furious Lampard gave Marcos Alonso public dressing down in front of Chelsea squad

Premier League

Frank Lampard was reportedly furious with Marcos Alonso during Chelsea's 3-3 draw with West Brom due to the defender leaving the stadium after he was substituted. Chelsea were shocked by newly-promoted Albion on Saturday and went 3-0 down before half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Lampard made two changes at the break, taking off Marcos Alonso and Mateo Kovacic and replacing the duo with Azpilicueta and Hudson-Odoi. But while Kovacic reappeared to take his place on the bench in the second-half Alonso was not seen again, and The Athletic claim he watched the rest of the match on the team bus. Chelsea fought back to get a point in the end, but Lampard was not impressed with Alonso's conduct, especially given the rules with regards to the co...

Jul32020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard hits back at Neville over Marcos Alonso criticism

Premier League

Frank Lampard has fired back at United legend Gary Neville for his criticism of Marcos Alonso during Chelsea’s 3-2 loss against West Ham. Neville was furious with the Spanish full-back for a relaxed approach to tracking back and singled out Alonso for allowing Yarmolenko to score the winner for West Ham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard, who was very critical of his players after the disappointing loss, defended Alonso and described Neville’s critique of the defender unfair. ‘[Full-backs] have a responsibility to do both (attack and defend) and that’s important,’ Lampard said ahead of Chelsea’s game against Watford. ‘It’s not easy, it wouldn’t be quite fair to isolate [any player], you say slate, in a comment from afar. ‘We do try to be progr...

Jul22020 by JBNo Comments

Neville slams Alonso for costing Chelsea the game against West Ham

Premier League

Gary Neville has hit out at Marcos Alonso for ‘costing Chelsea the game’ in their Premier League defeat to West Ham. Lampard’s side fell to a disappointing 3-2 loss in London on Wednesday, with Yarmolenko’s late counter-attack goal giving West Ham a huge win in the race to avoid relegation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Manchester United defender Neville blasted Alonso for his role in West Ham’s winning goal, with the full-back failing to track Yarmolenko’s run from his own half. ‘Look at him, look at him, look at him. What are you doing, Marcos Alonso? What are you doing? That’s his running back speed,’ Neville, commentating on the game for Sky Sports, said. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘It’s cost Chelsea the ...

Jun82020 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso has his say on Ben Chilwell to Chelsea rumour

Premier League

Marcos Alonso has made it clear that he’s ready to fight for his place at Chelsea after ‘liking’ a tweet criticising the rumours linking Ben Chilwell with a transfer move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea made a breakthrough with their move to sign Timo Werner this month after agreeing a deal in principle with the Leipzig forward and Frank Lampard has made signing a left-back his next priority this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chilwell is Lampard’s key target in this position but Leicester’s £80million asking price could prove difficult for the Chelsea – and recent reports claim Man City are providing strong competition for the defender. Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico, Porto’s Alex Telles and Alex Sandro have also been linked with a move to the w...

Apr252018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso wanted by Barcelona as Pique replacement

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso is being considered by Barcelona as a long-term replacement for Gerard Pique according to Goal. The World Cup winner is set to turn 32 in February 2019 and the Catalans believe a defender currently at Stamford Bridge is capable of filling a void at the heart of their defence. The versatile Alonso does have experience of playing as a centre-back from his career at Fiorentina, but he has never played there under Antonio Conte since joining Chelsea in a £23 million move in August 2016. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has impressed in England in a wing-back position, with his performances in 2017-18 campaign earning him a place in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year. The 27-year-old has also been called into the seni...

Mar162018 by JBNo Comments

Marcos Alonso questions Chelsea transfer policy

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Marcos Alonso has questioned Chelsea’s lack of signings after their exit from the Champions League. The Blues were defeated 4-1 by Barcelona on aggregate with Lionel Messi scoring three goals all together on both legs. Speaking after the game, Alonso pointed out the club's lack of squad depth. It's a complaint that has been said several times by Antonio Conte throughout this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alonso said: ‘It’s difficult as there are so many games this year and we have not got the deepest squad, maybe, and we have had new players this year. ‘We can only look forward and start fighting for fourth spot in the Champions League and try to win the FA Cup.’ Chelsea are currently fifth on the table and they look to qualify for Ch...