What Will Xabi Alonso Change At Chelsea?
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- Sports Money What Will Xabi Alonso Change At Chelsea?By Graham Ruthven,
- Now, though, there is optimism that Xabi Alonso might be the man to turn things around.
- Joao Pedro of Chelsea FC expresses disappointment during the UEFA Champions League football match between Atalanta BC and Chelsea FC in Bergamo, Italy, on December 9, 2025, at New Balance Arena.
Sports Money What Will Xabi Alonso Change At Chelsea?By Graham Ruthven,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a soccer writer based in the United Kingdom Follow Author Jun 06, 2026, 08:14am EDTReal Madrid's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso reacts during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah on January 11, 2026. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images Last season was a big disappointment for Chelsea. While the Blues entered the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes after lifting the Club World Cup, the team failed to live up to expectations, floundering in the Premier League and going through three different managers in the space of only a few months.
Now, though, there is optimism that Xabi Alonso might be the man to turn things around. The Spaniard has agreed to take over this summer and will have more freedom than any of his predecessors to mould the Chelsea team in his own image.