Five Chelsea players with point to prove on international duty
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- football.londonLocal press
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- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Jake Stokes)
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Key points
- Estevao must show he can perform consistently to force his way into Alonso's starting XI alongside Palmer and Rogers
- Barco has chance to cement midfield spot after solid debut despite 3-0 loss to Brentford last week
- Hato and Quenda among others hoping to impress during break and challenge for places on return
Summary
Xabi Alonso will be monitoring Chelsea's international players over the next fortnight as they bid to stake claims for regular starting roles. The manager has identified only four players as automatic starters so far this season and is keen to find the right formula after dropping consistency in recent games. Alonso has outlined areas for improvement, telling his squad: "We know that the small details can be decisive." With Bournemouth visiting Stamford Bridge on 10 October, several players including 19-year-old winger Estevao, midfielder Barco and defender Hato have opportunities to impress and force their way into his plans.
Original headline
Five Chelsea players with a point to prove to Xabi Alonso while on international duty
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