{"id":7865,"date":"2026-05-13T10:48:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=7865"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:48:25","slug":"three-reasons-why-chelsea-want-xabi-alonso-detailed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=7865","title":{"rendered":"Three reasons why Chelsea want Xabi Alonso detailed"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There has been three main reasons listed by The Guardian as to why Chelsea really want Xabi Alonso as their new manager.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I mean, it probably goes without saying anyway for most people. Alonso is the best manager out there who is available right now, and who has been linked with Chelsea. None of the other linked names even come close to the calibre of Alonso as a head coach. So really, Chelsea need to do all they can to bring him in and not take no for answer. Give him whatever he needs and get him in that hot seat as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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But the report is actually quite interesting, because it speaks about Chelsea\u2019s confidence of landing Alonso this summer. We just have to hope that they can get it over the line.<\/p>\n

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The report says there is a feeling inside Chelsea that Alonso\u2019s style of play would make him suited to their young squad. The former Spain midfielder\u2019s standing within the game would help him control the dressing room and could also help with attracting players to the club.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are all very important and crucial points that are all correct and will make a huge difference.<\/p>\n

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Alonso is being linked more and more with the Chelsea job recently, and one journalist is now saying he\u2019s the \u201cmain target\u201d for the Blues. It\u2019s pretty clear Chelsea want him as the priority.<\/p>\n

Alonso would have the authority to command a dressing room at Chelsea, a key ingredient for the new manager. This helps make him the standout candidate for the head coach role at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

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