Chelsea learns under Xabi Alonso during extensive pre-season tour
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Chelsea's pre-season campaign, featuring new manager Xabi Alonso, involved a comprehensive travel schedule covering 24,561 miles across four countries over 56 hours. The team focused on bonding, fitness, and tactical training at various sessions in Sydney and Malaysia. While they secured a 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, they faced a 2-1 loss against Tottenham. Alonso's approach blends hands-on training with key tactical lessons as he integrates younger players into the squad. The team looks to implement these strategies ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Chelsea won two of five pre-season matches so far.
- •Alonso ran alongside staff to establish team culture.
- •The team visited Sydney, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Malaysia.
- •Younger players, including Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, stood out during the tour.
- •Chelsea's trip included fitness sessions and leisure activities.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season
- 7:41 PMBBC Sport — Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season
"Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?
"Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:42 PMBonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season
Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 7:41 PMBonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season
Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?
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