Xabi Alonso issues Chelsea progress verdict since he took charge
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised his team's recent progress, noting improved defensive stability and emotional control. The Blues have climbed to fourth in the Premier League following a series of strong performances.
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The article highlights the tactical and psychological turnaround of a major Premier League club under new management.
Xabi Alonso believes he has seen signs Chelsea are maturing and playing more intelligently since he has taken charge.
The Blues finished 10th last season and both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior left as head coaches during the course of the campaign.
But they sit fourth in the Premier League table ahead of hosting Tottenham on Saturday and have won their last two matches 5-1 against Bournemouth and 2-0 against Everton, the latter representing their first league clean sheet since Rosenior's first league game in charge back in mid-January.
Alonso said on Friday he wants his team to play "with head, with heart, intelligently" and was asked whether he believes his team are already further along than last season's Chelsea team.
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