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Gus Poyet says two Chelsea stars have ‘no chance’ of solving Xabi Alonso’s biggest problem | Football

Alonso could have a problem to solve in midfield this season (Picture: Sports Press Photo/Shutterstock) Chelsea great Gus Poyet has warned Reece James and Malo Gusto cannot be viewed as solutions in midfield for the Blues this season. Chelsea were hopeful of bringing in a replacement for Enzo Fernandez after accepting Manchester City’s £120million offer […]

Xabi Alonso approved £65m Chelsea bid to sign former Man Utd midfielder | Football

Chelsea almost signed a new midfielder on deadline day (Picture: Getty) Xabi Alonso gave Chelsea his backing over a shock £65m bid to sign England midfielder James Garner on transfer deadline day, according to reports. Chelsea were working on deals for a number of midfielders on deadline day as Enzo Fernandez closed in on a […]

John Terry reveals Chelsea star was ‘gutted’ by Xabi Alonso transfer decision | Football

Former Chelsea captain John Terry (Picture: Getty) John Terry has revealed that Tosin Adarabioyo was left ‘gutted’ after he was told he was not in Xabi Alonso’s plans at Chelsea. Tosin arrived at Stamford Bridge two years ago on a free transfer from Fulham and went on to make 70 appearances in all competitions for […]

Xabi Alonso stepped in to block deadline day move for £21m Chelsea star | Football

Alonso sees a role for him in the squad this season (Picture: Qin Zhicheng/VCG via Getty Images) Xabi Alonso blocked a possible loan exit for Chelsea striker Emmanuel Emegha during the final days of the summer transfer window. Emegha was signed by Chelsea for £21million last year, spending the 2025-26 season on loan at Strasbourg […]

Cesc Fabregas makes approach to sign Chelsea star after Xabi Alonso decision | Football

Como manager Cesc Fabregas (Picture: Getty) Cesc Fabregas is interested in signing a second Chelsea star after Como’s £30m deal for Trevor Chalobah. England defender Chalobah, who made 151 appearances for boyhood club Chelsea, completed a move to Serie A side Como last month. Chalobah was a mainstay in the Chelsea team last season but […]

Xabi Alonso urged to sign ‘incredible upgrade’ on Chelsea flop | Football

Xabi Alonso has seen enough and is axing Robert Sanchez after just one game at the helm (Credits: Shutterstock) Xabi Alonso has been praised for taking the ruthless decision to axe Robert Sanchez and sanctioning the signing on an ‘incredible upgrade’. The new Chelsea manager had previously declared himself happy with his new club’s goalkeeping […]

Xabi Alonso explains why Enzo Fernandez is axed from Chelsea squad for Luton clash | Football

Fernandez is not in the squad for tonight’s Carabao Cup game (Picture: Alamy Live News) Enzo Fernandez has been left out of the Chelsea squad for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash against Luton Town. The Argentina international’s future at Stamford Bridge remains in huge doubt with Manchester City expected to launch a bid to sign him […]

Xabi Alonso gives Moises Caicedo and Marco Paltestra injury updates | Football

Moises Caicedo missed Chelsea’s Premier League opener (Picture: Getty Images) Chelsea will remain without injured duo Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra for their Carabao Cup clash with Luton Town on Thursday. The Blues got their season underway on Monday night with a 3-2 win at Fulham in the Premier League. Joao Pedro, new signing Morgan […]

Gary Neville urges Xabi Alonso to replace Chelsea star after Fulham win | Football

Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) Gary Neville believes Robert Sanchez ‘undermines’ Chelsea and should be replaced by new Stamford Bridge boss Xabi Alonso. Sanchez made yet another mistake in Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday night. The Blues looked in control after Joao Pedro broke the deadlock inside […]

Xabi Alonso speaks out on fitness concerns over ‘world-class’ Chelsea star | Football

Xabi Alonso gets his first Chelsea campaign underway on Monday (Picture: Getty Images) Xabi Alonso believes Cole Palmer has put his injury worries behind him and is a world-class player when at his best. The 24-year-old was hampered by injury problems last season, most notably a groin issue which he had to manage. Palmer was […]