Alonso expresses confidence in Chelsea's midfield options before Everton clash

Chelsea faces Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Xabi Alonso addressing the media ahead of kickoff. Alonso emphasized his team's midfield depth despite Reece James' absence, stating they have adequate options including Romeo Lavia and Valentin Barco. He acknowledged the need for improvement after their previous match and expressed confidence in his squad's performance against a challenging opponent. Additionally, Alonso mentioned Pep Chavarria is out due to a minor issue, but has not confirmed the extent of the problem.

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