Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has ruthlessly axed Robert Sanchez to push through a £7.5 million deal for Emiliano Martinez. The dramatic U-turn comes after Sanchez made two high-profile errors against Fulham, prompting praise from pundits who view the Argentine as a massive upgrade for the Blues.
Cole Palmer has credited Xabi Alonso for unlocking his true potential at Chelsea, suggesting that he was tactically shackled by his previous managers at Stamford Bridge. The England international enjoyed a stellar performance in Monday's victory over Fulham, finding the net and showcasing a level of freedom he claims was absent during the previous campaign.
Xabi Alonso has broken his silence regarding the sudden exclusion of Enzo Fernandez from the Chelsea squad, sparking fresh speculation over the midfielder's future at Stamford Bridge. Despite earlier indications that the World Cup winner would feature in the Carabao Cup, his total absence has left fans questioning a potential move to Manchester City.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has delivered a frustrating double injury update ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup encounter with Luton Town. The Blues will be forced to cope without key midfielder Moises Caicedo and summer signing Marco Palestra as they look to build on their winning start to the campaign.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expects Enzo Fernandez to play in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, despite intense speculation linking Fernandez with a late summer transfer to Manchester City. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly extremely keen to bring Fernandez to the Etihad Stadium before the transfer window officially closes later this week.
Chelsea are reportedly exploring a sensational late move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before the summer transfer window closes. Xabi Alonso's side are open to adding another versatile attacker to their ranks following a busy window of high-profile arrivals at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues kicked-off the Xabi Alonso era in style at Craven Cottage, but the chaotic nature of Monday's game spoke to a couple of glaring issues in the squad
Gary Neville has delivered a blunt assessment of Chelsea's goalkeeping situation, insisting that Robert Sanchez is actively "undermining" the progress of Xabi Alonso's new-look side. Despite the Blues securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham in their Premier League opener, the Spaniard’s erratic performance has sparked immediate calls for a high-profile replacement at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has provided clarity regarding the absence of Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra from the matchday squad for the Premier League opener against Fulham. The Blues boss revealed that both players were sidelined due to late fitness issues, forcing a reshuffle in his first competitive starting XI.
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