Xabi Alonso responds to questions about his team selection for Luton game
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision to field a strong lineup in a recent Carabao Cup match against Luton Town. Despite the team's lack of European football, Alonso emphasized the importance of maintaining competitive standards and integrating new players.
Why it matters
The manager's tactical choices reflect the pressure on top-tier clubs to perform in domestic cup competitions when other avenues for silverware are limited.
Chelsea put out a strong team for their first cup game of the season – it could be a sign of things to come.
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Xabi Alonso picked a surprisingly strong team for tonight's cup game, given the team played a game on Monday and have another on Sunday.
The managed was asked about that decision in the press conference post game, and defended his choice.
"For sure, we always want to choose a competitive team. We are taking all the games seriously," the manager said.
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