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Pep Chavarria discusses Premier League adaptation challenges with Chelsea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:55 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Pep Chavarria discusses Premier League adaptation challenges with Chelsea

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Chelsea's summer signing Pep Chavarria shared insights on his adaptation to the Premier League after making his debut. He highlighted the difficulty of competing in a league where even lower-ranked teams can secure victories against top competitors. Chavarria is receiving support from teammate Moises Caicedo, who is helping him learn English. Chelsea's defense has been a concern, as noted by manager Xabi Alonso, who seeks improvements in that area.

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•Chavarria joined Chelsea in the summer and recently made his league debut.
•He emphasized the competitive balance in the Premier League compared to La Liga.
•Moises Caicedo assists Chavarria in learning English.
•Chelsea has struggled defensively, not keeping a clean sheet this season.
•Manager Xabi Alonso recognizes the need for defensive improvements.

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