European absence can make Chelsea a threat - Rooney
Summary
Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League this season, missing out on European competitions. Former player Wayne Rooney says that not playing in Europe will help Chelsea focus on the league next season and become a stronger team under new manager Xabi Alonso.Key Facts
- Chelsea lost 2-1 to Sunderland, ending their hopes for European qualification.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League, below Brighton and Sunderland.
- This is only the third time since 1995-96 Chelsea has finished 10th or lower.
- Chelsea won the Club World Cup in July but had a disappointing league season.
- Xabi Alonso will become Chelsea’s new manager starting in July.
- Rooney believes fewer games and more training time will help Chelsea improve.
- Manchester United, Rooney’s former club, had no European games this season and finished third.
- Chelsea was eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain with a total score of 8-2.
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