Alonso: Chelsea Needed a Refresh, Not a Complete Overhaul
Xabi Alonso has made it clear that the changes required at Chelsea this summer were more about a strategic refresh than a wholesale reset. The 44‑year‑old former midfielder signed a four‑year contract in May, stepping into a club that had just finished a disappointing 10th place in the Premier League. The Blues had also seen the departures of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior amid a chaotic season, …
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:30 p.m.