Sanchez praises Alonso for bringing calmness to Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has commended new manager Xabi Alonso for instilling a sense of calm at the club. After a difficult season finishing 10th and experiencing multiple managerial changes, Sanchez feels positive about Alonso's approach and the confidence it brings to the squad. He notes that the lack of European competition allows the team to focus solely on the league, enhancing their potential for improvement this season. The goalkeeper believes Alonso's management style matches the players' strengths and boosts their confidence on the pitch.
- •Robert Sanchez cites Xabi Alonso's calming influence at Chelsea.
- •Sanchez has seen four managers in three seasons since joining Chelsea.
- •Chelsea finished 10th last season without a trophy.
- •Alonso's approach is said to suit the squad's strengths.
- •Sanchez believes one-game-a-week schedule aids their focus.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso bringing 'calm' to Chelsea - Sanchez
"Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez says new manager Xabi Alonso has brought "a lot of calm" to the club and given him the confidence to produce his best football.
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