Chelsea eyes Premier League resurgence with Xabi Alonso this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Chelsea aims to improve their Premier League standing as they enter the 2026/27 season under new manager Xabi Alonso. The club finished 10th last season, missing out on European competition, and now seeks to integrate a squad filled with young talent and recent signings such as Morgan Rogers. With a bloated roster, Alonso will face challenges in managing player minutes, especially with a surplus of defenders and strikers. Chelsea's projected lineup features a 3-4-3 formation that aims to capitalize on individual player strengths as they prepare for preseason.
- •Chelsea finished 10th last season and missed European competitions.
- •Xabi Alonso leads a squad featuring many young players.
- •Morgan Rogers joins as a major signing for €138 million.
- •Projected lineup includes a 3-4-3 formation for upcoming matches.
- •Alonso faces challenges in managing player minutes this season.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea projected lineup 2026-27: How will Xabi Alonso use Morgan Rogers, bloated Blues squad?
"Chelsea are hoping to see themselves rise back up the Premier League table as they look towards getting started on the 2026/27 season.
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