Xabi Alonso aims for Chelsea trophies in debut season as manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Xabi Alonso expressed confidence in Chelsea’s potential to compete for major trophies in his first season as manager. The team is currently engaged in pre-season preparations, including a match against Juventus in Hong Kong. Previously, Chelsea won 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers but lost to Tottenham Hotspur. Alonso remains optimistic about the squad's capabilities and looks forward to the start of the Premier League season against Fulham on August 24th.
- •Chelsea faces Juventus in a pre-season match today.
- •Alonso's tenure began with a 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers.
- •The team lost to Tottenham Hotspur in a subsequent match.
- •Chelsea's Premier League campaign starts against Fulham on August 24th.
- •Alonso aims for Chelsea to be competitive and fight for important trophies.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso vows Chelsea will “fight for important things” as new boss targets trophies in debut season
"Xabi Alonso is confident that Chelsea can 'fight for important things' this season as he prepares for his first campaign in charge.Chelsea continue their pre-season preparations with a clash against J...
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