Chelsea's Xabi Alonso emphasizes good energy ahead of first match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Xabi Alonso, recently appointed as Chelsea's manager, expressed optimism about the team's spirit as they prepare for their first competitive game in Sydney against Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28. He highlighted the need to build a competitive squad while addressing the club's past struggles, including a disappointing 10th place finish last season. Alonso, who previously managed Bayer Leverkusen, will implement a flexible tactical approach and aims to update the team's strategies without overhauling them completely. He noted that the players are showing good energy and working hard to improve. A successful season's definition remains undefined at this stage.
- •Alonso officially took over as manager on July 1.
- •Chelsea ended last season in 10th place, missing European competition.
- •The team faces Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney on July 28.
- •Alonso plans to implement a flexible tactical approach.
- •The players are reportedly showing good energy in training.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney
"New manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there was "good energy" at Chelsea as he bids to turn around the club's fortunes, but was reluctant to say what a successful first season would look like."But I think that we are starting the new season with good energy, that's going to be important."
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