Redknapp says Alonso is still figuring out his best team (Picture: Getty Images) Jamie Redknapp believes Xabi Alonso must find a way to get Estevao Willian into his Chelsea team this season. The Blues suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday night, continuing their record of conceding at least two goals in each […]
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Joao Pedro remains a doubt for Chelsea’s trip to Brentford (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is not giving much away on the fitness of Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo, but has confirmed that neither is ruled out for Friday’s Premier League clash with Brentford. The 24-year-old played 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw […]
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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has work to do on his defence (Picture: Shutterstock) Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City on Saturday, with manager Xabi Alonso branding his players ‘soft’ and their defence criticised as ‘weak’. Morgan Rogers gave the Blues an early lead after just seven minutes, but two goals from […]
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Xabi Alonso has hailed an ‘outstanding’ Chelsea star (Photo: Getty) Xabi Alonso has heaped praise on one of his Chelsea players, likening him to a former Real Madrid teammate and Ballon d’Or winner. Chelsea have enjoyed a great start to the season under new manager Alonso, winning four of their opening five games across all […]
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Estevao wants to get back into the starting XI at Chelsea (Picture: Getty Images) Xabi Alonso insists there are no issues with winger Estevao after reports that the youngster is growing frustrated at Chelsea. The 19-year-old was unveiled at Stamford Bridge in August last year and showed very exciting glimpses over 36 appearances last season, […]
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Xabi Alonso after Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal (Picture: Getty) Xabi Alonso admitted he made a ‘mistake’ with Moises Caicedo after Chelsea’s Premier League defeat to Arsenal. Influential midfielder Caicedo missed Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham and was left out of the Carabao Cup win over Luton Town. Caicedo got his first minutes of the […]
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Alonso happy with his midfield options (Picture: Chelsea FC) Xabi Alonso has no concerns over the depth of his midfield options after Chelsea failed to bring in a replacement for Enzo Fernandez on transfer deadline day. Fernandez completed his £120million switch to Manchester City with the Blues turning to Monaco’s Lamine Camara to fill the […]
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Caicedo was forced off against Brighton (Picture: Getty) Moises Caicedo is a doubt for Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday. The Ecuador international missed the opening game of the season against Fulham with an injury, returning to the squad last time out against Brighton. With the Seagulls launching a second-half fight-back, Caicedo was […]
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Chelsea star fears Xabi Alonso won’t play him with January exit already considered | Football
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Alonso could have a problem keeping the winger happy (Picture: Every Second Media/Shutterstock) Chelsea star Estevao has concerns over his role in the Chelsea team under Xabi Alonso just two games into the new Premier League season. The Blues saw off interest from Europe’s elite to sign the Brazilian wonderkid from Palmeiras in the summer […]
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Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe (Picture: Getty) Xabi Alonso consulted Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe before sanctioning Chelsea’s bid for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, according to reports in France. Chelsea placed Kone on their list of possible midfield targets as Enzo Fernandez closed in on a move to Manchester City. Kone attracted interest from Premier […]