Joao Pedro scores hat-trick in Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Xabi Alonso's debut as Chelsea manager featured a high-scoring 6-4 exhibition victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney. Joao Pedro led the attack with a hat-trick, while Dastan Satpaev scored the first goal just six minutes in. Alonso's team struggled with jet lag, but young players like Satpaev and the midfield trio impressed. Chelsea is considering signings for experienced players, including Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, to bolster the squad following a disappointing previous season.
- •Chelsea defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a friendly match.
- •Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick in the match.
- •Dastan Satpaev, a trialist, netted the first goal for Chelsea.
- •Chelsea is pursuing deals for experienced players Welbeck and Henderson.
- •Alonso employed a 4-2-3-1 formation in his first match.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers
- 1:28 PMBBC Football — Alonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers
"Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
"Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:36 PMAlonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers
Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
- BBC FootballJul 28, 2026, 1:28 PMAlonso's first Chelsea match was a tale of four strikers
Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
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