Cole Palmer and Xabi Alonso shared a symbolic moment after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Blues have struggled to beat Everton away in recent years, making their resilient performance feel like a potential turning point for Alonso’s side.

Chelsea have gathered momentum since the international break, beating Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge before Saturday’s win over Everton. Alonso appears to be enjoying his time in West London, with noticeable support from Chelsea’s biggest players.

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How Cole Palmer’s gesture showed his support for Xabi Alonso

It is perfectly normal for a manager and his players to thank the travelling fans after an away game, regardless of the result. However, the celebrations following Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Everton stood out.

After their biggest win of the season, Chelsea fans were jubilant at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. They dedicated a chant to Xabi Alonso that we will surely hear much more of during his tenure: “Ohh Xabi Alonso, ohh Xabi Alonso.”

A clip of Cole Palmer embracing Alonso and pushing him towards the away end also went viral among Chelsea fans on social media. Palmer is clearly enjoying his football more than he has in the past two seasons, excelling in his preferred No. 10 position with the freedom to roam in the final third.

While his moment with Alonso at full-time may seem insignificant, it suggests that Palmer fully supports his head coach. This contrasts with previous seasons under Liam Rosenior and Enzo Maresca, when Palmer often appeared frustrated.

Enzo Fernandez was also briefly suspended for speaking out against the club during Rosenior’s tenure. Getting the senior players on side has always been an important aspect of management at Chelsea, and Alonso has already made a promising start in that regard.