Chelsea players are understandably really excited about playing for Xabi Alonso, and one of them spoke about it today. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.<\/em><\/p>\n Jorrel Hato had one of the most memorable moments of last night\u2019s win over Tottenham with his amazing block tackle on James Maddison which kept the score at 2-1.<\/p>\n The defender has been one of the few players to come out of this season with some credit, and speaking to Football.London after the game he spoke about his development this year and the squad\u2019s excitement for next year with Xabi Alonso in charge.<\/p>\n \u201cThe first couple of months (after signing) weren\u2019t easy, it was a difficult time as a player,\u201d said Hato.<\/p>\n \u201cBut in the last couple of months, I\u2019ve felt more myself and I\u2019m showing the quality I showed at Ajax. I think I\u2019ve improved a lot and my confidence is growing now too.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI think Chelsea made a good decision to get Xabi Alonso. I\u2019m excited, I knew him as a player and watched him growing up at Liverpool and Real Madrid.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n We can\u2019t wait to see how the 20 year old develops with a top coach in charge.<\/p>\n Andrey Santos bagged his first Premier League goal last night \u2013 and not a moment too soon. He spoke about how delighted he was with that effort.<\/p>\n Liam Delap is a player Chelsea are likely to try and sell this summer according to multiple reports online this week.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out the latest edition of Simon Phillips\u2019 SPTC podcast here:<\/em><\/p>\nChelsea squad excited to play for new man Xabi Alonso<\/h2>\n
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