'Not easy' - Alonso gives verdict on Chelsea's 2-0 win against struggling Man Utd

There were different moments in the game. The first half was intense, there was momentum for both sides. United had the chances, we were close as well. So at half-time we have spoken and the reaction from Sevilla was better. We started quite well, we got the lead, we looked in better control. And after with 2-0 on the red card, the context of the game changed. But you know, it has not been easy. No, we haven't spoken half-time that we're going to win this game with the ball. So the improvement has been with the ball. The message has been to be better with the ball, not to give away that match, to change some things tactical, but we were more comfortable on the pitch. We looked better controlled. And that, when you feel better with the ball, normally you are better for defending as well. So I think that reaction, that change, has been important for the goal and for the feeling as well. We spoke after Tottenham and he knew that he was going to be playing tonight, today. And he has had the best response to show that he deserves more, that he was prepared. and that's what you want from a football player so very happy for him and he deserved to to enjoy his his game he had good connection with the crowd he was really close to score that goal at the end he he fought really hard he was he was tired and and it's it's been a good day for him