Chelsea claims 5-1 victory over Bournemouth after international break

Chelsea secured a 5-1 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday following an extended three-week international break. New manager Xabi Alonso had been looking to address defensive issues after conceding a league-high 12 goals prior to the break. Key midfielder Moises Caicedo returned from injury, contributing significantly to Chelsea's improved performance. The team's strategic adjustments included deeper defending and alterations in build-up play, which were evident in the match. Joao Pedro scored twice and highlighted the importance of the break in allowing the team to work on their mistakes from previous matches.

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