Chelsea were knocked out of the League Cup by Liverpool on Wednesday night, and commentary around manager Xabi Alonso followed after the match. Alonso suggested afterwards that the League Cup was of little consequence to him.
How Chelsea went out
Chelsea went in front through a Morgan Rogers penalty before Cody Gakpo levelled from the spot minutes later. The tie was then settled on spot kicks, with Wesley Fofana missing to send Chelsea out.
Begovic on Alonso's remarks
Speaking on talkSPORT, Asmir Begovic said: "No, I wouldn’t have said that. I think especially as in his pre-match comments he was trying to take everything very seriously. To say that post-match won’t sit well with the Chelsea fans, knowing them the way I do. I think he’s got to be a little bit careful with that. I think that puts a little bit more pressure as well on the game on the weekend against Manchester United. If he gets a result there, things will get a little bit rosier. Definitely not the best thing to do to downplay any competition."
Fan reaction on talkSPORT
One fan told talkSPORT: "Saturday is doomsday. If we lose to Manchester United – Alonso out. Alonso out. I know a few Sunday League managers and Gusto and Barco are Sunday League players at best."
The Pride of London on Estevao
The Pride of London says Estevao has had limited opportunities so far this season. The outlet also says there is no suggestion that Estevao is preparing to leave Chelsea.
