XABI ALONSO

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Chelsea edge 10-goal thriller as Xabi Alonso kicks off new era in pre-season friendly

Joao Pedro scored a stunning nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea fought back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in an entertaining pre-season friendly, handing new head coach Xabi Alonso a winning start.

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Xabi Alonso expects Morgan Rogers to make immediate Chelsea impact

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes new signing Morgan Rogers has everything needed to make an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge and says the England international will strengthen the club's attacking options.

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Xabi Alonso lays out vision in first press-conference as Chelsea boss

Xabi Alonso says instilling a relentless desire to improve will be the foundation of Chelsea's rebuild as he prepares for his first Premier League campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Nicolas Jackson keen on Chelsea return ahead of Xabi Alonso era at Blues

Nicolas Jackson is reportedly open to reviving his career at Chelsea FC - but only if he is given a clear role as first-choice striker under new head coach Xabi Alonso.

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Xabi Alonso eager to get stuck in as new Chelsea boss

Xabi Alonso has described Chelsea as a "beautiful project" after publicly supporting the club's long-term goals ahead of his arrival at the west London outfit.

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Chelsea announces Xabi Alonso as new manager

Xabi Alonso is set to make a sensational return to the Premier League after agreeing terms to join Chelsea as their new manager.

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