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Chelsea boss Lampard hails 2-goal Alonso: Great example for young players

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard praised two-goal Marcos Alonso after their 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.

Alonso was the headline act for the Blues once again, netting goals in both halves, and Lampard praised the professionalism and performance of his Spanish defender.

Manager Lampard declared, "I'm very happy for Marcos Alonso but when my left-back is the one scoring the two goals and scoring our last goal in the league as well - and we're creating that many chances in between - you have to question why we're not finishing them.

"I've been really pleased with Marcos. He's always had that since he's been at Chelsea, he's got a great record of scoring goals. It's great technique for the first one, great anticipation for the second and he almost gets a third as well in the box at the end.

"I can't ask anymore from players that don't play regularly than they are professional, they train well, they keep their head down and do the right things then come in and perform like that. He's a great example for the younger players."

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