Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea
Summary
Xabi Alonso has started his first week as Chelsea’s new manager by focusing on improving the team's physical fitness and giving younger players a chance to train. He communicated with players and transfer targets from Spain before moving to London, emphasizing energy and purpose to help Chelsea return to European competition.Key Facts
- Xabi Alonso signed a four-year contract to manage Chelsea.
- He began pre-season training focusing on players' physical fitness.
- Alonso gave chances to younger players during training sessions.
- He stayed in Spain until the day before the first training to manage transfer talks remotely.
- Alonso wants Chelsea to qualify again for European competitions.
- New signings and recalled players joined the training sessions.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season with multiple managerial changes.
- Alonso and his family are settling into life in London.
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