Alonso hailed by Blues fans – but others are still not convinced
Many Chelsea fans on Twitter have been full of praise for Marcos Alonso following the Blues’ win at Middlesbrough on Sunday.
The former Bolton and Sunderland defender moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer from Fiorentina and was assumed to be cover for the left-back spot held by Cesar Azpilicueta.
But the change to 3-4-3 has seen Alonso make the left wing-back spot his own and Chelsea are yet to concede a goal with him in the starting line-up.
Cannot underestimate the importance/influence of Alonso in this 3-4-3 system. Simply phenomenal since the switch.. #CFC
— Ben Pinkney (@benpinkney42) November 20, 2016
Chelsea in the Premier League when Marcos Alonso starts: 6 games 6 wins 0 goals conceded Massively important. #cfc
— Alexander Brown A. (@Xela_brown) November 20, 2016
Marcos Alonso might be the best purchase of the season in the premier league. Allows us to use the system that we do #CFC
— Brad Miller (@B_Milli) November 20, 2016
What a signing Marcos Alonso has proven to be
— Steven French (@SteveFrenchCFC) November 20, 2016
Love Marcos Alonso's crosses. Will lead to many goals and dangerous chances this year. Don't think I've ever seen such a good crosser at CFC
— Rashed Kaddoura (@RashedZK) November 20, 2016
Y do people slag off M Alonso cos he played for Bolton & Sunderland? ..Lamps played for West Ham.. & look what a legend he turned in 2 #CFC
— Caroline (@chelseacazza) November 20, 2016
Marcos Alonso has taken to life at Chelsea like a duck to water. Way better than I anticipated!
— Les Chapata (@LesChapata) November 21, 2016
However, other supporters watching the game at the Riverside Stadium were less convinced by Alonso.
Massive result today..Alonso while defending is horrible…3-4 times players went pass him easily…#CFC
— Mandar_gunde (@_AzpilicuetaFan) November 20, 2016
Marcos Alonso is clearly the weakest link in the team. Boro exposed his flaws yesterday.
— Cross˚ (@Elcrucifixio) November 21, 2016
Good win at Boro who weren't bad. Alonso doing ok but still the weak link in the team for me. Not sure who'd replace him though. #CFC
— Paul Burrows (@PaulOwenBurrows) November 20, 2016
I just don't like Marcos Alonso. He is not Chelsea quality player as of now. He needs to improve a lot offensively.
— Abdul Muyeed (@muyeed203) November 20, 2016
