Wayne Rooney tror att Chelsea kommer att utgöra ett reellt hot i Premier League nästa säsong under den nya managern Xabi Alonso. Den tidigare Manchester United-anfallaren lyfte fram fördelarna med att inte ha några åtaganden i Europa.
Rooney gav kommentarerna i sin podcast efter Chelseas 2-1-förlust mot Sunderland under säsongens sista dag. Resultatet lämnade "the Blues" på en tiondeplats, utanför platserna för Europakvalificering.
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Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening, boosting their European qualification hopes while leaving Spurs in a precarious position heading into the final day of the Premier League season.
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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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.
Michael Carrick defended his Manchester United players after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland in the Premier League on May 9. The interim manager rejected suggestions that his side lacked motivation following their Champions League qualification.