Alonso: Early goal restored our confidence, winning away requires a fight

Chelsea secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage in their Premier League opener.

Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's head coach, spoke about his team's performance after the match, expressing his happiness with the victory and the spirit shown by the players during the encounter.

Alonso stated: "It was a very exciting match, and we know well what it takes to win away from home."

He added: "We succeeded in overcoming difficulties and competing, giving our all during certain moments, and that's why we feel great."

He continued: "The early goal helped us regain our confidence. We had chances to score a second goal before the equalizer, but we maintained our composure and felt comfortable even without ball possession."

He explained: "We were a threat, and the three strikers excelled in coordinating with each other and creating numerous opportunities."

Xabi Alonso concluded his statements by saying: "To win away games, you have to give your all, fight, and defend your goal, and that’s what we need in the future. It’s a good first day for us."