Chelsea put the loss to Spurs behind them as they notched up a convincing victory over reigning champions Leicester City to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
The big news heading into the game against the Foxes on Saturday was the alleged bust-up between star striker Diego Costa and manager Antonio Conte. The official reason given for dropping the Spaniard was that he was suffering from a back injury, but his compatriot made sure the Blues didn’t miss him too much.
Left-back Marcos Alonso stepped up to the plate and scored a brace to give Chelsea a good advantage, before Pedro finished off the encounter with a third goal. It was a brilliant performance by Alonso, who became only the third Chelsea defender to score a brace in the Premier League.
After the game, the Chelsea faithful were full of praise for Alonso and he drew comparisons with Costa, as well as legendary Brazilian full-back Roberto Carlos. Fans also happily noted that another defender in Gary Cahill actually attempted a bicycle kick!
Chelsea fans shouting ‘shooooooot!’ every time Marcos Alonso gets the ball and it’s easy to see why! #LEICHE
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 14, 2017
Alonso today pic.twitter.com/9rPm8FiNFt
— Rob (@Rob_T222) January 14, 2017
So Costa dressed up as Alonso today. It’s all starting to make sense #CFC
— ᒪ3ahpar ??♂️ (@l3ahpar) January 14, 2017
ALONSO MATE HAVE YOU EATEN COSTA?
— BlueTweetsFC™ (@BlueTweetsFC) January 14, 2017
Who needs Diego Costa when you’ve got Marcus Alonso?
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 14, 2017
2-0 Alonso goal machine. Chelsea have found Costa’s replacement.
— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) January 14, 2017
Chelsea fans now singing “Let him go, Let him go… we’ve got Marcos Alonso” *To the frozen theme song ?? #marcosalonso #diegocosta #CFC
— ⚽️Jevan™ (@Official_J3V) January 14, 2017
Anytime you get Cahill bicycle kicks and Alonso volleys, you’re in for a fun match. #cfc
— Jake Cohen (@JakeFCohen) January 14, 2017
Marcos alonso was on fire last night??
— apip (@ihateafif) January 15, 2017
Nathan Ake’s been back at Chelsea for one week, and suddenly Marcos Alonso has turned into Roberto Carlos.
— ️ (@ContehoIic) January 14, 2017
When you went back in time and swapped Alonso with Roberto Carlos pic.twitter.com/uRLf58Fgjp
— #CarefreeDaily ? (@CarefreeDaily) January 14, 2017
Ake was recalled. Immediately Alonso turned to prime Roberto Carlos. What a man.
— TèmilOlúwa (@Temphiz) January 14, 2017
Not sure if Alonso or Roberto Carlos.
— Dami (@TheChelseaWay) January 14, 2017
Alonso has turned into Roberto Carlos, what is happening
— Uber Chelsea FC (@UberCheIseaFC) January 14, 2017