Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia is fit and available for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur after recovering from a minor hamstring issue. Lavia missed Chelsea’s entertaining 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday after feeling discomfort in his hamstring. Manager Xabi Alonso opted not to risk the 22-year-old, who watched from the sidelines as…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has described new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air,” saying the squad has quickly embraced the Spaniard’s ideas as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour, Palmer praised Alonso’s influence since taking charge on July 1, revealing that the players have responded positively to…
A new era has officially begun at Chelsea as Xabi Alonso reported for his first day as the club’s manager, overseeing his maiden training session ahead of the 2026/27 season. The former Bayer Leverkusen coach arrived at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground on Thursday after signing a four-year contract earlier this year. Alonso was introduced to…
