Xabi Alonso's team-talks are the secret behind Chelsea's rapid starts, says Morgan Rogers - after manager said he had no explanation following two goals in the first three minutes in win over Bournemouth

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Alonso claimed he does not have a clue as to why Chelsea are scoring so early, so often. 'I have nothing to do with it,' he said. 'I have no explanation,' he added.

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