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Xabi Alonso says Chelsea can build something special together
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said the club provides the perfect platform to build something special. Speaking on JioHotstar, the Spaniard said he was drawn to Chelsea's history and winning culture…
The Story in Brief
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said the club provides the perfect platform to build something special. Speaking on JioHotstar, the Spaniard said he was drawn to Chelsea's history and winning culture and that the timing felt right for both parties. Alonso acknowledged the expectations around the role but said he was ready to embrace the challenge and give his best for the club.
Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023-24, said Chelsea's squad had quality and potential but needed improvement. He outlined a vision of playing with intensity, controlling matches and delivering attractive football. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge in May, to begin on July 1, 2026.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that a foreign manager with a decorated playing career will automatically transform Chelsea ignores the club's fractured recruitment and short-term culture. Alonso's unbeaten Leverkusen run was exceptional, but the Bundesliga is not the Premier League. The real test will not come in press conferences. It will come when a patchwork squad loses three games in a row and the board must decide whether to back his vision or reach for the panic button. Can Chelsea hold steady long enough to find out?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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