Chelsea Claims Indonesian Super Cup Under Xabi Alonso

On Saturday, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso achieved his first trophy with the club by leading the team to a 3-0 victory over AC Milan in the Indonesian Super Cup held in Jakarta. This win marked a significant turnaround following pre-season defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus.

Joao Pedro emerged as the standout player, scoring two goals, while Moises Caicedo contributed the third. Alonso's tactical shift to a back-three formation provided Chelsea with enhanced defensive security and allowed wing-backs Pedro Neto and Marco Palestra to advance effectively.

The defensive trio of Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, and Jorrel Hato successfully neutralized Milan's attacking threats, including Rafael Leao. Chelsea's improved organization led to their first clean sheet of the pre-season.

The team also demonstrated effectiveness in set pieces, a result of the appointment of Austin MacPhee as set-piece coach. Caicedo's performance was notable, as he played a crucial role in both the build-up and scoring of goals.