Reece James asks for patience as Chelsea adjust under Xabi Alonso

Chelsea captain Reece James called for patience following a loss to Arsenal over the weekend. James noted that the team is still in the early stages of development after two months working under Xabi Alonso and his coaching staff. Although the squad failed to secure a result, James cited team character and the ability to fight back as positive takeaways from the performance. Chelsea now turns its focus to a Carabao Cup match against Leeds. The club is competing in only three competitions this season, making the cup fixture a priority for the side. Alonso is expected to field a near full-strength lineup as the team attempts to return to winning form.

• 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — “It’s been two months” – Chelsea star calls for patience as Blues develop under Alonso