Chelsea's pre-season unrest surfaced in unusual fashion, according to the BBC, with sections of the club's own fans booing Enzo Fernandez during a recent outing — a sign that patience with the Argentine midfielder may be wearing thin among parts of the supporter base.
Elsewhere, Morgan Rogers marked his first appearance with a goal, giving his side something to build on early in the campaign. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso used the occasion to trial ideas that could hint at his tactical approach for the season ahead, offering observers an early look at how he intends to shape his side's identity.
The report, via BBC News, doesn't go into further specifics on the reasons behind the Fernandez reaction, but the episode underlines the pressure already building around Chelsea as the new campaign gets underway, while Alonso's experimentation suggests he's using the pre-season window to test his blueprint before matches start to matter for real.