Xabi Alonso Says Chelsea Are Building With Positive Energy Ahead of New Season

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the club has begun the new season with positive energy as he works to rebuild the team into a serious Premier League contender. Alonso, who took over on 1 July, will lead Chelsea into their first competitive match against Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney. The Blues are looking to improve after finishing 10th in the Premier League last season and missing out on European football. The Spaniard praised the squad’s quality and pre-season attitude, while stressing that Chelsea need the right balance of talent and mentality. He said he will be tactically flexible and develop the team gradually rather than change everything at once. Although pressure is high to return Chelsea to trophy contention, Alonso has refused to set specific targets for his first season. He says success will depend on hard work, new ideas and how quickly the squad adapts.

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