Xabi Alonso maintains Chelsea development focus after 4-3 victory over Brighton

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso cautioned that the team remains a work in progress despite a 4-3 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The victory marks the club's third win in all competitions since Alonso took charge. Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, while Malick Yalcouye, a Pedro own goal, and Pascal Gross provided the scoring for Brighton. Chelsea’s new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut following his transfer from Aston Villa earlier that day. Although the attack has produced nine goals in three games, the team has conceded five times under the current management. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez missed his second consecutive match amid ongoing speculation regarding his future at the club.

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