Watch: Joao Pedro scores stunning nine-minute hat-trick as Xabi Alonso wins Chelsea debut

Pedro’s clinical finishing, Palmer’s creativity and Gittens’ impact from the bench highlighted the attacking talent available to the new head coach.

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At the other end, though, conceding four goals against the A-League side exposed defensive issues that Alonso will want to address before the competitive season begins.

Nevertheless, Chelsea’s ability to fight back from behind and finish strongly ensured the Spaniard enjoyed a winning start to life in the Stamford Bridge dugout.