Alonso Brings "Good Energy" to Stamford
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has begun his tenure with a focus on building a competitive squad and implementing a flexible tactical approach. Despite a challenging previous season, Alonso expressed optimism about the team's energy as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
Why it matters
The appointment of a high-profile coach like Alonso is a significant development for Chelsea as they attempt to return to Premier League contention.
New manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday that there was “good energy” at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club’s fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like. The Spaniard officially began the job on July 1 and will take charge of his first competitive fixture in Sydney on Tuesday when they face Western Sydney Wanderers. He faces a huge task to get Chelsea back in the running for major honours after their disappointing 10th place finish last season and failure to make Europe. They last won the Premier League a decade ago, under Italian manager Antonio Conte. Alonso, who has made a series of pre-season signings headlined by Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, said he liked what he had seen so far. “We want to build a competitive team. We are in that process.
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