Garcia hopes Alonso's Chelsea finish behind Liverpool in Premier League
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Luis Garcia anticipates a competitive encounter as Chelsea's pre-season tour concludes in Malaysia on August 13, where they face Johor Darul Ta'zim. Garcia, a former teammate of Xabi Alonso at Liverpool, expressed both friendship and rivalry, hoping Chelsea places second behind Liverpool in the upcoming Premier League season. Garcia emphasizes the importance of the match for his club and Malaysian football, noting its potential historic significance. Johor Darul Ta'zim is currently on a 108-game unbeaten run and aims to continue their success in the Malaysian season starting this August.
- •Luis Garcia leads Johor Darul Ta'zim as Chelsea visit for pre-season.
- •Garcia and Alonso played together at Liverpool from 2004 to 2007.
- •Johor Darul Ta'zim is on a world record-equalling 108-game unbeaten run.
- •The match is critical for Malaysian football's development.
- •Chelsea's pre-season tour concludes with this match in Johor.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool
- 4:45 PMBBC Sport — Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool
"As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.
"As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:45 PMGarcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool
As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.
- BBC SportAug 8, 2026, 4:45 PMGarcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool
As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.
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