Xabi Alonso: Reece James to remain Chelsea captain while new boss wants Enzo Fernandez to stay at club

Xabi Alonso says defender Reece James will remain Chelsea captain - and he wants Enzo Fernandez to stay at the club. <p>Chelsea began pre-season this week under new boss Alonso, who was appointed in May after leaving Real Madrid earlier this year, although he was working with a reduced squad as some players are still at the World Cup.</p><p>Two of his main men, James and Fernandez, were absent as they are set to face each other on Wednesday in England's blockbuster semi-final with Argentina, but the right-back will once again have the armband for the forthcoming season when he returns.</p><ul><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp" target="_blank"><strong>Transfer Centre LIVE!</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="http://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11668/13025497/chelsea-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts" target="_blank"><strong>Chelsea news & transfers</strong></a><strong>🔵</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/chelsea-scores-fixtures" target="_blank"><strong>Chelsea fixtures & scores</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/FreePLHighlightsFirst" target="_blank"><strong>FREE Chelsea highlights</strong></a><strong>▶️</strong></li><li><strong>Got Sky? <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank">Watch Chelsea games LIVE on your phone</a></strong><strong>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?