Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has urged the club’s owners to change their approach and fully support incoming manager Xabi Alonso. Nevin spoke after Chelsea’s disappointing 2025/26 season ended with a 10th-place finish.
Nevin said the owners must shift away from signing young players and instead provide Alonso with experienced talent from the start. He noted that Alonso does not need the job and could have waited for other opportunities such as at Liverpool.
Chelsea have made contact with Xabi Alonso to become their next head coach as they seek a permanent replacement for Liam Rosenior.
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Xabi Alonso has confirmed his desire to keep Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea during his first press conference as head coach. The Spaniard also addressed the futures of Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho.
Andoni Iraola has promised Liverpool fans a team they can be proud of after being unveiled as the club's new head coach. The 44-year-old Spaniard signed a two-year deal last month to replace Arne Slot.
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Interim manager Calum McFarlane says Chelsea players remain motivated and committed despite a difficult season. The team aims to end its campaign strongly when it visits Liverpool on Saturday.