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. When he accepted the role as head coach in May, signing a four‑year deal, the Blues were reeling from a disappointing 10th‑place finish in the Premier League. The campaign had been turbulent, seeing the departures of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior, and leaving…
Sept. 17, 2026, 3:30 p.m.