Chelsea's six-goal League Cup comeback stuns Leeds

Chelsea's six-goal League Cup comeback stuns Leeds

Chelsea turned a 2–0 deficit into a 6–3 win over Leeds United in the League Cup third round at Stamford Bridge (1)(2). Four goals came in a 12-minute second-half spell (3). Danny Welbeck scored twice, Pedro Neto also found the net (10)(12).

Alonso takes the blame

Xabi Alonso made nine changes and it nearly cost the night. "I take responsibility with the first half," he said after the 6–3 win (2)(4). He admitted there was a risk in that much rotation and that things were not going to plan until he changed it (4).

Rogers and Palmer

Morgan Rogers created four assists but Cole Palmer walked away with player of the match (5). Rogers was not having it. "Mate, I got four assists... I can't believe that, that is mental, he scored a pen" (5).

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Loving life under Alonso

Rogers spelled out the mood in the squad. "It's so enjoyable to play with high calibre players that are here. I'm enjoying my football, trying to be free, and showing what I'm about" (6).

Hull City on Saturday

Chelsea are 4th with 6 points from three Premier League games. Hull City visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday, September 12. Brentford away follows on Friday, September 18.

Kone chase back on

Chelsea are reportedly going back in for Manu Kone in their midfield search (13). Liverpool are watching too, with a January swoop being eyed for the Chelsea and Man Utd target (14).

Fan reactions

Fans loved the Palmer and Rogers banter, especially Palmer's Instagram post offering to split the player-of-the-match award with Rogers. The mood around Alonso is warm too, with supporters praising how he owned the poor first half rather than hiding behind the result. https://www.reddit.com/r/chelseafc/comments/1wc2t9h/cole_palmer_on_ig_that_was_fun_ps_we_can_split

Sources

  • 1. bbc.co.uk — Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'
  • 2. fotbollskanalen.se — Chelsea vände - vidare i ligacupen Datum 23:12 Sektion Engelska ligacupen Engelska ligacupen
  • 3. espn.com — Chelsea score 6 in 2nd half rally to stun Leeds
  • 4. tribalfootball.com — There was a risk - Alonso takes responsibility for Chelsea s poor first half in Leeds win
  • 5. tribalfootball.com — I got four assists! - Chelsea ace Rogers jokes about criminal Palmer decision
  • 6. tribalfootball.com — It’s so enjoyable - Chelsea duo Rogers and Palmer loving life under Alonso
  • 10. maisfutebol.iol.pt — VÍDEO: Pedro Neto marca na louca vitória do Chelsea para a Taça da Liga
  • 12. ghanasoccernet.com — EFL Cup: Danny Welbeck double helps Chelsea in comeback win against Leeds in nine-goal thriller
  • 13. bbc.co.uk — Newcastle still open to Hall sale - Thursday's gossip
  • 14. skysports.com — Papers: Liverpool eye January swoop for Chelsea and Man Utd midfield target
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