Alonso's Back Three Shines as Chelsea Beat AC Milan 3-0

Chelsea's new defensive setup clicked perfectly, securing their first clean sheet under Xabi Alonso.

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What happened. Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, with Xabi Alonso deploying a back three for the first time and earning a clean sheet.

• Chelsea made only two changes before 80 minutes, while Milan made wholesale substitutions at half-time.
• Summer signing Marco Palestra played left wing-back, with Pedro Neto on the right.
• Joao Pedro scored twice and had the most touches in the AC Milan box.

Alonso's defensive structure, honed at Leverkusen, could be key to Chelsea's season.

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