Xabi Alonso begins tenure as the latest manager of Chelsea

Xabi Alonso has taken charge of Chelsea, marking the most recent appointment in the club's rotation of head coaches. The club has historically provided managers little time to build, yet several previous leaders achieved significant trophy success at Stamford Bridge during the Premier League era. Among the most decorated former managers are José Mourinho, who secured seven major trophies, and Carlo Ancelotti, the only manager to lead the team to a league and FA Cup double. Other notable figures include Dave Sexton, who directed the club to its first European title, alongside Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte, both of whom implemented tactical shifts that led to league and international success. Alonso now takes the helm with the task of navigating a role where immediate results have defined the tenure of his predecessors.

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