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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 19
Source clarifies Chelsea’s two transfer priorities this summer as Blues change strategy
Chelsea’s focus on signing youngsters has put the club in a bad situation, and a predictable change of course is now coming. It was a busy weekend for Chelsea fans, with the FA Cup final happening on Saturday.
Xabi Alonso News / Chelsea News / May 19
Source explains why Alonso is Chelsea’s first 'manager' under BlueCo – and why that’s a smart move
Xabi Alonso will be Chelsea’s “manager”, not “head coach” and that’s pretty significant for a number of reasons. There were some major Premier League games over the weekend, with the relegation battle and title all pretty much decided.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 19
How Xabi Alonso can beat the problem that sank Ruben Amorim in the Premier League
Xabi Alonso is known for his use of a back three, but that won’t be something he sticks to at Chelsea. Chelsea have their man – Xabi Alonso is in place as the new manager.
The 'FIFA Club World Cup champions' quiz
How many of the teams to win the FIFA Club World Cup since it was held for the first time in 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 19
'Huge coup' – Chelsea told they’ve made amazing decision by someone with very strong knowledge
Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new coach, and many Liverpool fans are very frustrated by that. Jamie Carragher went on Sky Sports news last night to talk about Chelsea’s appointment of Xabi Alonso.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 19
The Chelsea star who can be Chelsea’s Florian Wirtz under Xabi Alonso
Getting Chelsea’s best players back to their best form is clearly a vital task for Xabi Alonso in his first season as manager. With Xabi Alonso now confirmed as Chelsea’s new manager, there’s a lot of talk about his “in tray” – what he needs to get in hand right away as manager to get this team back on track and heading in the right direction.
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 19
Chelsea players have extra incentive in last two games with confirmation Alonso is watching
Chelsea’s players will get an extra incentive to perform at the top of their game in the final two games of the season. That will begin tonight of course as The Blues get ready to face Tottenham in their second to last Premier League game of the season.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 19
Reece James and Joao Pedro could miss Tottenham game after this McFarlane response
Chelsea are preparing to take on Tottenham tomorrow night, and the Blues could be without some big players. While this season has been a huge disappointment, there’s still a lot to play for tonight.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 19
'Tried to give my best' – Joao Pedro reacts to being snubbed by Brazil for World Cup
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has reacted to being dropped out of the Brazil squad for the World Cup this summer. Manager Carlo Ancelotti had some huge decisions to make for his final squad that was announced yesterday, and Pedro, who has been in very good form for Chelsea this season, has been left out of his final squad.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 19
Local reporter claims Chelsea have now made their first summer signing already
Local reports in Argentina are suggesting that Chelsea have already made their first signing of the summer transfer window. And as you will well know, it’s not even open yet!
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
What Rosenior reaction tells you about Chelsea’s ugly dressing room culture that Alonso must fix
Xabi Alonso has a lot on his plate when he takes over at Chelsea – including sorting out his toxic dressing room. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has a lot of practical, day to day stuff to get to grips with when he takes over at the club.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
Chelsea’s six first team stars who Alonso could green light sales for – plus one who won’t go
Chelsea have a lot of work to do this summer, and sales are the starting point. There are a cluster of first team stars who need to go. A new manager being appointed at a big club always means one thing – long reads in the newspapers about his “in tray,” the priority items he needs to sort out.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
Chelsea’s summer transfer thinks he has this unique 'advantage' over rivals in attack
Chelsea have some deals already done for this summer, with the likes of Geovany Quenda set to join up for preseason. Xabi Alonso has taken the Chelsea job, and it’s been assumed that one of his conditions for doing so will have been some say in the club’s transfers.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
McFarlane claims Chelsea 'up there' with the best in Europe despite year of bad results
Chelsea are a long way off Man City at the moment, and their caretaker was asked how they could close the gap. Chelsea put up a good fight against Man City on Saturday, but were eventually beaten, making it 7 Wembley finals in a row without a win for the Blues.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
'High potential' Chelsea star praised and World Cup chances given a big boost
Levi Colwill has had two really positive starts in a row, and his World Cup chances are still alive it seems. Saturday was another bleak day for Chelsea fans – another Wembley defeat and another loss to Man City.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
Chelsea’s star defender set to miss Tottenham clash after strong hints from caretaker coach
Chelsea have got three games out of Levi Colwill, but aren’t going to risk a fourth in a short space of time. After playing 45 minutes against Nottingham Forest, Levi Colwill was given a first start a little over a week ago against Liverpool.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
Calum McFarlane makes soft denial about Xabi Alonso staff claims
Calum McFarlane has been speaking about the appointment of Xabi Alonso and how the mood at the club is following the news. Calum McFarlane took Chelsea’s press conference this morning, the first since the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new permanent manager.
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / May 18
Ricardo Carvalho on less likely friendships in Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea dressing room
Ricardo Carvalho was part of the crucial generation that turned Chelsea into a big club, and he’s spoken a little about what it was like to join. Incredibly it’s now 22 years since Ricardo Carvalho came to Chelsea, that same summer as Jose Mourinho arrived to change everything at the club.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
'Xabi Alonso really believes he can do special things' – Fabrizio Romano with the latest info
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered the last information and opinion on Xabi Alonso becoming Chelsea’s new manager. The news came out soon after Chelsea lost in the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
Spanish outlet thinks Xabi Alonso could let key attacker leave this summer for one reason
Spanish outlet Diario AS believe that new Chelsea manager could let one of his key players leave the club this summer. As we know, Alonso is going to get much more of a say in the transfer market than previous Blues managers have had recently, meaning he will get a say on who they sign and who they sell as well.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
The Athletic: 5 names on Xabi Alonso’s coaching staff including current Chelsea man
The Athletic have named five names who will be joining the backroom staff of Xabi Alonso on the Chelsea bench. Every manager will have their trusted set of staff members who they will usually try and take with them wherever they go, and it seems that Alonso is going to be no different at Chelsea.
Soccer News / Chelsea News / May 18
Rio Ferdinand admits he’s 'surprised' by one part of Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea move
Chelsea landed Xabi Alonso as their new manager against the odds, and Rio Ferdinand has been talking about how they did it. Xabi Alonso is confirmed as the new Chelsea manager and fans are understandably excited.
Calum Mcfarlane News / Chelsea News / May 18
Latest: Lavia, Sarr and Badiashile injury updates from Calum McFarlane
Several senior Chelsea players were left out of the squad on Saturday, and Calum McFarlane has been explaining why. Calum McFarlane was taking his Chelsea press conference today looking ahead to tomorrow’s game against Tottenham, and the Chelsea boss had plenty to talk about in the wake of an FA Cup final defeat.
Reece James News / Chelsea News / May 18
Reece James on what was a 'big loss' for Chelsea this season
Chelsea were beaten by Man City on Saturday in the FA Cup final, but can’t let it get to them as they prepare to face Spurs tomorrow. Reece James was one of the Chelsea players who spoke to the TV cameras after the Blues lost to Man City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Soccer News / Yardbarker / May 16
Chelsea to appoint Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso as head coach
After a season of stress and turmoil, Chelsea FC is ready for a reset.
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