Chelsea trains in Sydney ahead of match against Western Sydney Wanderers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:49 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Chelsea held an open training session at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on July 26, 2026. Manager Xabi Alonso introduced his coaching methods to approximately 4,500 spectators, featuring drills like a possession-based rondo and a crossing exercise. Injuries have sidelined winger Geovany Quenda and striker Emmanuel Emegha, with Quenda expected to return during the Asia tour and Emegha facing a longer recovery. Chelsea's next match is against Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28.
- •Open training attracted 4,500 fans at Allianz Stadium.
- •Xabi Alonso implemented possession drills and competitive exercises.
- •Geovany Quenda is set to return soon; Emmanuel Emegha will miss more time.
- •Chelsea faces Western Sydney Wanderers next on July 28.
- 10:49 AMYahoo Sports — Quenda, Emegha and what we learned from Chelsea in Australia
"Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso oversees an open training session at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening.
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