Chelsea edges Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in pre-season match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Chelsea secured a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on July 28. Xabi Alonso, overseeing his first match as head coach, emphasized the need for 'proper balance' in building the squad. While he did not confirm interest in Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson, reports suggest Chelsea is exploring moves for the experienced players, indicating a shift in transfer strategy. Chelsea appears to prioritize adding seasoned talent to complement its young roster.
- •Chelsea wins 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers
- •Xabi Alonso manages his first match as Chelsea head coach
- •Chelsea reportedly interested in signing Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson
- •Alonso seeks a balanced squad with experienced players
- •The game is part of Chelsea's pre-season preparations
- 3:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Xabi Alonso plays down Welbeck and Henderson moves after Chelsea win
"‘There will be a lot of transfer links, a lot of rumours’ Chelsea hit back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea are interested in signing the veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge of the team, a 6-4 pre-season victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, but said he was looking to build a squad that had “proper balance”. Chelsea are understood to be in talks over a surprise move to sign the 35-year-old Welbeck from Brighton, with the club also reportedly interested in signing the 36-year-old Henderson from Brentford. The links to two Premier League stalwarts reflects a revised transfer strategy under Alonso, with Chelsea seeking to recruit more experienced players into their squad as opposed to be solely focused on signing young players, often tying them to lengthy contracts. Continue reading...
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