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Alonso blames himself for Chelsea's slow start in 6-3 cup win
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso took responsibility for his team's poor first half, despite them winning 6-3 against Leeds in the Carabao Cup. The Blues were 2-0 down at half-time after Alonso made nine changes, leading to boos from supporters at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's comeback was sparked by the introduction of substitutes Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto, and Reece James at halftime.
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