Glaring weakness in goal remains but early signs Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea should be fun | Jonathan Wilson

Xabi Alonso's Chelsea showed promising attacking play in their opening match, with Cole Palmer involved in all three of the club's goals, reportedly benefiting from his first summer break in three years. However, the team displayed weaknesses in midfield and defense, and the goalkeeper position remains a concern following the failure to replace Robert Sánchez. Despite these issues, Chelsea showed enough to suggest they could be a contender, though they were far from flawless.