Chelsea duo ruled out as Alonso delivers injury update
Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra remain sidelined as the Blues prepare to face Leeds.
Xabi Alonso
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Carabao Cup
Chelsea vs Leeds United – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for a Carabao Cup third-round meeting with Leeds United, six months on from the two sides' FA…
Alonso insists leaky Chelsea must tighten up defensively
Xabi Alonso has insisted Chelsea must tighten up defensively if his side are to challenge the Premier League's top teams.
Neville says Alonso must fix ‘all over the place’ Chelsea defence
Gary Neville has said Chelsea's back three look 'a little bit all over the place' at the moment but has backed Xabi Alonso to…
Arsenal vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news
Arsenal and Chelsea meet at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday sitting third and fourth in the Premier League table, both unbeaten after two matches…
Chelsea XI vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League table heading into Sunday's trip to the Emirates Stadium, with a win over Arsenal the chance to…
Alonso says new Chelsea signing has influential ‘aura’
Xabi Alonso has said new signing Emi Martinez has brought an influential aura to Chelsea. Martinez made his Chelsea debut as the Blues won…
Alonso wants players with ‘desire to play’ as Fernandez speculation rises
The Argentine midfielder was left out of the Chelsea squad for the win over Luton this week.
Running stat bodes well for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea covered more distance [123.3km] than any other club in the Premier League across the opening weekend.
Chelsea boss backs ‘world-class’ Palmer for great season
Xabi Alonso has called Cole Palmer 'world-class' and has backed the Chelsea midfielder for a 'great season'.
Chelsea XI vs Fulham – Predicted lineup and team news
Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea career away at Craven Cottage, facing a Fulham side managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, who once lined up alongside him…
Alonso believes Chelsea centre-back ‘one of the best in the world’
Xabi Alonso has said Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is 'one of the best centre-backs in the world'.
Alonso addresses Enzo Fernandez’ Chelsea future amid Man City links
Xabi Alonso insists that Enzo Fernandez is still a Chelsea player amid reports linking him with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester City,…
Alonso delighted to have ‘quality’ Reece James back
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has welcomed Reece James back into his squad after the club captain made his first pre-season appearance in Saturday’s…
Enzo Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans after transfer saga
Enzo Fernandez was met by a mixed reception from Chelsea supporters as he made his return to Stamford Bridge in Saturday’s 3-1 pre-season victory…
Napoli agree deal to sign Chelsea defender Badiashile on loan
Napoli have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile on a season-long loan with an option to make the transfer permanent.
Chelsea set Friday deadline for Man City over Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea have given Manchester City until 5pm on Friday to make an offer that meets their £120 million valuation of Enzo Fernandez, or the…
Alonso wants Chelsea to embrace tactical flexibility
Xabi Alonso believes Chelsea's ability to remain flexible and unpredictable will be crucial as his side continue to develop ahead of the new Premier…