Twitter reacts as Chelsea star Marcos Alonso scores on his first-team return
It is fair to say that Marcos Alonso looked to be done at Chelsea. The Spaniard was frozen out after getting on the wrong side of Frank Lampard at the Hawthorns earlier this season.
With Thomas Tuchel now in charge of the club, a clean slate was on offer. Alonso took full advantage of the opportunity as he capped off his return with a world-class volley.
The full-backs were the heroes on the night as Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta scored to give Tuchel his first win as Blues boss.
A tour de force going forward, Alonso has always excelled as a wing-back. His defensive contribution is, however, debatable and a conversation for another time.
The issue between Lampard and Alonso dragged on for more than what was necessary. The player showcased just what he can offer if he is utilized correctly.
All in all, it was a welcome return to action for Alonso. He looked in good nick despite not having played for the club since September.
Judging by his performance on the night, it is fair to say Lampard made the wrong call to drop him.
Chelsea fans react as Alonso once again returns to be the hero
That Alonso’s goal is different class. Stuff Marco Van Basten will be proud of.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) January 31, 2021
Further evidence that Alonso puts his superhero cape back on whenever he plays at wing-back. Awesome finish #CFC
— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) January 31, 2021
Alonso getting into the team and scoring that just in time for Spurs away.
— Olivia Buzaglo (@OliviaBuzaglo) January 31, 2021
You actually couldn’t write it. #CFC
That’s the most Marcos Alonso thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
— Daniel Childs (@SonOfChelsea) January 31, 2021
Alonso shows his Chelsea badge after a fine volley in the box, what a goal!
— Simon Phillips (@SiPhillipsSport) January 31, 2021
I’m telling you whichever youth coach made Marcos Alonso a LB robbed us of one of the greatest strikers of this generation
— Pøgba Senior (@TheSaItIsHere) January 31, 2021
So the meltdown on Marcos Alonso starting last night clearly shown to be not needed
— CarefreeYouth (@CarefreeYouth) January 31, 2021
Alonso pointing to the Chelsea badge after scoring. #CFC
— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) January 31, 2021
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Some Chelsea fans complained that Alonso was starting today but Alonso had a solid game and scored one of the goals of the season so far
— Conn (@ConnCFC) January 31, 2021
Proof that Chelsea fans should trust Tuchel..
Marcos Alonso is back and he has already started scoring. Time to get him in my FPL
— Kelewele Joint 🍟 (@Ankamagyimi) January 31, 2021
His Chelsea critics are in the mud I’m hearing
