Chelsea fan Nina Hristova says there is "no reason to tinker" for Xabi Alonso after his side secured their second impressive win in two games following the international break against Everton on Saturday.

The Blues followed up their 5-1 victory over Bournemouth with a 2-0 win at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Jorrel Hato coming in for the injured Pep Chavarria the only change Alonso made to his starting XI.

"The victory over Everton wasn't about entertaining," Hristova told BBC Radio London.

"It was about managing a difficult match away from home against a team that doesn't ship a lot of goals, is physical, disciplined, very well equipped to frustrate and was unbeaten.

"I am delighted with the win. Getting a first clean sheet after 22 games would have been impressive against any team at this point, but doing it against that opponent in those conditions after an ill-tempered first half was more impressive than any performance this season.

"We managed to stay cool, score goals and not crack under pressure. Much credit to Alonso for his team selection, keeping it as close as he could to the team that beat Bournemouth.

"It is so important for this team to be granted time to gel and grow together. There is no reason to tinker with the starting XI. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

"This chemistry will be built if we keep playing the same XI."