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Pedro's Hat-trick Ensures Alonso's Triumphant Debut as Chelsea Manager

Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso started his tenure with a thrilling 6-4 win against Western Sydney Wanderers, thanks to a late hat-trick by Brazilian striker Joao Pedro.

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Chelsea's new era under manager Xabi Alonso began with a dramatic 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers. Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick late in the game to secure the win for Chelsea.

Alonso's Challenging Start

Alonso, who took over on July 1, faces a significant challenge to get Chelsea back in contention for major honors after their 10th-place finish last season. The pre-season tour has seen Chelsea without many of their key players, with only Italy's Marco Palestra from their summer signings present.

The match at Stadium Australia was a seesawing affair, with Chelsea coming from behind three times. The Wanderers took an early lead through 17-year-old Kazakh debutant Dastan Satpaev, but Chelsea's defense struggled, allowing the home team to score twice more.

Pedro's Heroics

Portugal youth international Dario Essugo equalized for Chelsea before the break. The second half saw the Wanderers again take the lead, but Pedro's late heroics turned the game around. Alonso's side will face a tougher test against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Chelsea's new manager deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with several youngsters from the academy featuring alongside experienced players like Josh Acheampong, Liam Delap, and Tosin. The intensity of the match increased with the introduction of Cole Palmer and Pedro, leading to a sensational finale with five more goals.

Source: BSS

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