Xabi Alonso’s first match in charge of Chelsea centers on the roles and futures of four different strikers, according to coverage from Yahoo Sports and BBC News. The reports describe a game that highlights contrasting outcomes for the attacking group: one forward delivers a standout performance that includes scoring a hat-trick, while others contribute in different ways that shape how their roles are viewed. Alongside the on-pitch impact, the match also brings attention to ongoing uncertainty around at least one striker who is linked with a potential departure. The two outlets present the same core framing—Alonso’s debut is “a tale of four strikers”—emphasizing both immediate sporting results and the broader question of which players will be central to Alonso’s Chelsea moving forward. While the specific details of the other three strikers’ contributions are not expanded in the provided excerpts, both sources agree that the match functions as a first showcase of Chelsea’s forward options under Alonso and sets a tone for their subsequent selection and potential transfers.