Is Xabi Alonso the answer to Chelsea's problems? | Sensible Transfers

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A new season and new manager for Chelsea, as they look to put their 10th place finish last season behind them. Is Xabi Alonso the right man to find solutions to their problems? How will he use their large squad and new transfers next season? Who else might they need to sign before the transfer window closes?

JJ Bull answers all.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:25 How should we expect Chelsea to line up?
1:37 How Alonso may adapt his tactics mid-game
3:18 What do their pre-season games tell us?
4:43 What has held Chelsea back in previous seasons?
5:45 Chelsea using the transfer window to find solutions
6:23 Chelsea’s depth and wherethey could be lacking
8:04 Suggestions for more left-back options
8:41 What Alonso wants...

#chelsea #xabialonso #premierleague

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