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Alonso ready for Chelsea challenge

Xabi Alonso has spoken of his excitement and honour at taking charge of Chelsea, using his first press conference as head coach to outline his ambitions for the club and his eagerness to return to the Premier League after years away from English football.

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Alonso confirms Garnacho exit talk at Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho’s turbulent time at Stamford Bridge looks set to reach a premature conclusion following comments from new Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso. The Argentine international, who arrived in West London with high expectations just twelve months ago, is now being linked with a move away as the club looks to reshape its squad.

Santos completes 'dream' £50m transfer to Man Utd from Chelsea

Manchester United have officially confirmed the signing of Brazilian international Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a blockbuster deal worth £50 million. The 22-year-old midfielder arrives at Old Trafford as the first major addition under Michael Carrick, signaling a bold new direction for the Red Devils' engine room.

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Next Zola or Hazard? What Palmer is missing at Chelsea

Cole Palmer’s spectacular debut season at Chelsea saw him earn comparisons with Blues legends Gianfranco Zola and Eden Hazard, but Tony Cascarino has told GOAL what the talented playmaker needs to do in order to emulate icons of the past. Palmer’s output in west London has been heading in the wrong direction, with a fading spark needing to be rekindled.

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Garnacho misses Chelsea pre-season training amid transfer push

Alejandro Garnacho has been absent for the start of Chelsea's pre-season training. The Argentine winger is reportedly pushing for a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge just one year after his high-profile arrival from Manchester United.

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Man Utd's £50m Santos signing is 'strange' and 'a gamble'

Nicky Butt has questioned Manchester United's reported £50 million move for Andrey Santos, arguing the Brazilian has yet to prove he is ready to start at Old Trafford. Emmanuel Petit has also described the transfer as a gamble, warning the midfielder must rebuild his confidence if he is to succeed.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Isloch	14	8	4	2	24	10	14	28	W W W W D
4	Gomel	15	7	5	3	21	13	8	26	D W D W L
5	Dynamo Brest	15	7	3	5	24	15	9	24	W W D W L
6	Torpedo Zhodino	15	6	5	4	23	13	10	23	L L W W D
7	FC Minsk	15	6	4	5	21	20	1	22	W L D D L