https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/04/29/ alonso-on-his-pity-at-a-point-and-our-away-form-this-season Alonso on his pity at a point and our away form this season 29 Apr 2022 Marcos Alonso struck his second Chelsea goal at Old Trafford but it was not enough to earn us three points, something the Spaniard lamented in his analysis of the game afterwards. https://i.imgur.com/FfyNbP9.jpg Alonso sweetly volleyed past his compatriot David De Gea on the same day and at the same end he netted in 2019, but just as then it finished 1-1 despite Chelsea deserving more. 'We are a bit disappointed,' said Alonso. 'We were the better team during the whole game. We had so many chances, we conceded little, so it's a pity to only get one point. https://i.imgur.com/lCzVkvw.jpg 'It can happen. The quality was there, the chances were there, so it's just about being a little bit more lucky and a little bit more clinical in front of goal. Our strikers have been doing a great job. We can only ask for 110 per cent from ourselves and try to do better next time and score more.' Although the draw brought an end to our eight-game winning run away from home, it cemented our place as the second-best team in the Premier League on the road. The confidence and purpose we played with underlined how comfortable we have been on our travels this season. 'It's a good stat, but we are in third position so it means we need to improve at home,' noted Alonso. 'We want to be up there fighting for the title. We will have to be there next year, keep this form away and do better at home. 'We are still trying to compete 100 per cent this season, it's important to be fighting every week, be ready for the FA Cup final and finish in third position.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/04/29/ james--we-had-enough-chances-to-put-the-game-to-bed- James: We had enough chances to put the game to bed 29 Apr 2022 Reece James was the outstanding performer at Old Trafford last night and post-match he assessed whether it is two points dropped or one gained, his own personal performance and also whether he is disappointed he didn't find the back of the net himself. https://i.imgur.com/9zFncPm.jpg The Blues were unfortunate not to travel back to the capital with all three points and further stake our claim for third spot in the Premier League after dominating large spells of the match. Chelsea attempted 21 shots in Manchester – four of which came from wing-back James – as we looked to continue some fine away form under Thomas Tuchel. Only three opposition sides have managed 20 or more shots in a Premier League game at Old Trafford since the 2016/17 season (Spurs and Watford being the other two), and James lamented our missed opportunities when he spoke after the match. 'We came here to win and had enough chances to put the game to bed in the first half, but we didn't take them. We scored and then they got one soon after,' he said. https://i.imgur.com/DIHgGPB.jpg Reece battles with Cristiano Ronaldo 'We had more chances in the second half but again we didn't take them. They're a great side and they managed to take two points from us today.' There had been plenty of talk leading up to the clash about what the England international's best position on the pitch is, whether that be further back in a central three, or at wing-back. If last night's showing was anything to go by, the latter seems to be where Reece thrives, and he perhaps agrees. https://i.imgur.com/rmWA2zK.jpg 'I can do more when I'm higher up and not at centre-back,' he stated. 'I am happy to help the team.' The Cobham graduate so nearly got the goal he deserved with 10 minutes to play, too, after he latched onto Mason Mount's flick, and hit a curling left-footed effort onto the woodwork from the edge of the area. Speaking of that attempt, Reece expressed his disappointment at not beating Spaniard David de Gea in the host's net. 'I knew straight away that I probably should have scored,' he admitted. 'Life goes on and we have another game soon but it's a tough point today. It could have been worse and we could have left with nothing. We have to take it, put it behind us and move forward.' -- ＫＴＢＦＦＨ --

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