Xabi Alonso adapts Chelsea strategy amid ongoing squad changes
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Xabi Alonso, in his early tenure at Chelsea, emphasizes a need for control and adaptation in the Premier League. After a strong showing against Fulham, Alonso's tactical adjustments included shifting formations and focusing on defensive solidity. The Chelsea squad is still in transition with player movements, such as Emiliano Martinez's incoming arrival and potential departures, impacting Alonso's strategic implementation. As Chelsea prepares for the next match, it may take time for Alonso's vision to fully materialize on the pitch.
- •Alonso prioritizes control over possession style.
- •Chelsea adapts formations from back three to 4-2-3-1.
- •Emiliano Martinez expected to join Chelsea soon.
- •Key player Enzo Fernandez likely to move to Manchester City.
- •Chelsea recorded 329 high pressures against Fulham.
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"Xabi Alonso built his reputation on dominant possession, but early signs at Stamford Bridge suggest a willingness to adapt his system to fit the Premier League's frantic pace.
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