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.
Inter Milan vice-president Javier Zanetti has ruled out a successful bid for Como midfielder Nico Paz. He expects the Argentina international to return to Real Madrid instead.
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Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has recommended West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. Owen believes Bowen would be an ideal fit if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League this season.