Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has offered a fascinating insight into his man-management methods after leading the Blues to a dominant 3-0 pre-season victory against AC Milan in Jakarta. The Spaniard made the bold decision to ignore the fatigue of one particular star to help him overcome a significant psychological hurdle.
Southampton have seen the likes of Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk pass through St Mary’s, but could Shea Charles - who has already been compared to Jude Bellingham while heading down a similar career path to Morgan Rogers - become their latest superstar? Saints legend Shane Long has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL.