⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[AYOBA]

Xabi Alonso is a coach with a great reputation and highly experienced and I think this is the reason Chelsea management choose him as the new coach of the team so that he can bring them into the lighter zone. Because there is a lot of things which needs to be changed in the Chelsea and also require a great improvement so that the very firstly they can stand between the four top spots. And I think these changes will not happen until he will not add some new and strong face into the team because this is very necessary in the upbringing if the team. So let's see what will happen in the xabi Alonso era at Chelsea as he has a four years contract with this team. Because Chelsea team is a very inconsistent team so i think the main target for him is to make Chelsea consistent and make their position stable

That’s just the fact about Xabi Alonso Chelsea are facing a lot of challenges but the highly experience and talent of the Xabi Alonso, it will definitely bring Chelsea back to their normal form. Because this four years contract he signed with Chelsea will allow to observe Chelsea well for him to know the main problems before he find solutions to their problems, everyone knows that Xavi Alonso is a consistent manager’s he is going to do all his possible best to done a great job for the club.

[Alpha Marine]

Actually, it's not that difficult for Xabi Alonso because overall Chelsea's squad is already quite good since they have quality players in every line, especially with the many potential young players, it should actually make it easier for Xabi Alonso to build this team, although I also can't deny that Xabi Alonso still needs time to adapt. But at least there are positive progress signs; if not, it's not impossible that Xabi Alonso might end up having the same fate as previous Chelsea coaches.

I don't think Chelsea has a good squad. They have a big squad and a lot of players, but I can't call that a good squad. If you field the first eleven of Chelsea, there is really nothing else on the bench other than average players. Even the first eleven is not a very good one.
They have top players like Cole Palmer, who is no longer performing at the top level, and James, who is always injured. So that is not a good team in my opinion. They are a team that can be used to keep the team in the top 5 if the coach does well, but I don't see that as a team that can compete for the league.

This is what you get when you just buy every available player. This club had an opportunity to buy Osimhen, but they opted for Delap. Decisions like this are what tell you that the Chelsea management doesn't know what they're doing.
If Madrid are serious, they might buy Enzo this summer and that would make things more difficult for Alonso.
I think Alonso will make the team play better, but I don't have high hopes for Chelsea.

[Abbatty]

Xabi Alonso is a coach with a great reputation and highly experienced and I think this is the reason Chelsea management choose him as the new coach of the team so that he can bring them into the lighter zone. Because there is a lot of things which needs to be changed in the Chelsea and also require a great improvement so that the very firstly they can stand between the four top spots. And I think these changes will not happen until he will not add some new and strong face into the team because this is very necessary in the upbringing if the team. So let's see what will happen in the xabi Alonso era at Chelsea as he has a four years contract with this team. Because Chelsea team is a very inconsistent team so i think the main target for him is to make Chelsea consistent and make their position stable

That’s just the fact about Xabi Alonso Chelsea are facing a lot of challenges but the highly experience and talent of the Xabi Alonso, it will definitely bring Chelsea back to their normal form. Because this four years contract he signed with Chelsea will allow to observe Chelsea well for him to know the main problems before he find solutions to their problems, everyone knows that Xavi Alonso is a consistent manager’s he is going to do all his possible best to done a great job for the club.

What will really help easy his job is what the board has done for him, they are supporting his project and they are giving him the players he his requesting for. Considering what he did at leverkusen we all have huge expectations about him. Let see if he his really the man for Chelsea and can bring them back to where they actually belong.

We see Chelsea already pushing to get the deal of Lacrioux done as soon as possible and are also to get another center back before the start of next season. For me I think it the right decision, chelsea really need a quality center back.

[9ja Amaka]

Actually, it's not that difficult for Xabi Alonso because overall Chelsea's squad is already quite good since they have quality players in every line, especially with the many potential young players, it should actually make it easier for Xabi Alonso to build this team, although I also can't deny that Xabi Alonso still needs time to adapt. But at least there are positive progress signs; if not, it's not impossible that Xabi Alonso might end up having the same fate as previous Chelsea coaches.

I think Alonso still have a lot of work to do, because I don't think that Chelsea have a lot of good players. What I think they have are just potentials and very few good players. Some of their top players are even trying to leave the club, which made them even have less quality in the squad. Cucurella already left for Real Madrid and there are rumors of Enzo wanting to leave too. Alonso is coming to a new club and needs time to adapt, and also he also have the task to build a better team than what he met, if he wants to succeed.

[Velvet78]

I think Alonso still have a lot of work to do, because I don't think that Chelsea have a lot of good players. What I think they have are just potentials and very few good players. Some of their top players are even trying to leave the club, which made them even have less quality in the squad. Cucurella already left for Real Madrid and there are rumors of Enzo wanting to leave too. Alonso is coming to a new club and needs time to adapt, and also he also have the task to build a better team than what he met, if he wants to succeed.

They have filled the squad with unnecessary number of players before anything else. Many of them are really useless for Chelsea. Not even close to the quality of this team...

Therefore I think Xabi Alonso should convince the owners to revert this meaningless transfer policy by selling those names and bringing more useful players. This is the only way to save Chelsea.

We all remember how much more qualified their squad was in the Abramovich era.

[len01]

Therefore I think Xabi Alonso should convince the owners to revert this meaningless transfer policy by selling those names and bringing more useful players. This is the only way to save Chelsea.

And at least they should have players with proven experience. I actually don't mind Chelsea focusing on developing young talent, but the squad should also include players with quality, skill, and enough experience. That way, the team would be much more balanced, with young players working alongside experienced ones. I'd also fully support Chelsea's management if they gave Alonso complete authority to sell players who aren't contributing enough and bring in new signings who are ready to compete in the EPL.

[Livingleged]

If Madrid are serious, they might buy Enzo this summer and that would make things more difficult for Alonso.
I think Alonso will make the team play better, but I don't have high hopes for Chelsea.

As a Chelsea  fan I will be very happy  to let a player  that wants to join another  club when we are in a difficult  situation  go, what Chelsea  need right now is a team of players that have great passion  for the club and not a this kind of players that are not passionate  about the achievements  of the club. Chelsea  at their own end are doing  a great job in balancing  the squad  and you could  tell from the kind of players  that they are signing, honestly  I will careless  if Enzo leaves to Join real Madrid  or what so ever team. Chelsea  is coming  back stronger  this coming season. it will be supprising, I have good faith in Xabi Alonso and his project  at Chelsea.

[Sammye3]

Xabi Alonso is a coach with a great reputation and highly experienced and I think this is the reason Chelsea management choose him as the new coach of the team so that he can bring them into the lighter zone. Because there is a lot of things which needs to be changed in the Chelsea and also require a great improvement so that the very firstly they can stand between the four top spots. And I think these changes will not happen until he will not add some new and strong face into the team because this is very necessary in the upbringing if the team. So let's see what will happen in the xabi Alonso era at Chelsea as he has a four years contract with this team. Because Chelsea team is a very inconsistent team so i think the main target for him is to make Chelsea consistent and make their position stable

That’s just the fact about Xabi Alonso Chelsea are facing a lot of challenges but the highly experience and talent of the Xabi Alonso, it will definitely bring Chelsea back to their normal form. Because this four years contract he signed with Chelsea will allow to observe Chelsea well for him to know the main problems before he find solutions to their problems, everyone knows that Xavi Alonso is a consistent manager’s he is going to do all his possible best to done a great job for the club.

You should know that Chelsea management has not always being patient with their managers and need an instant change in the club. We saw that with Thomas Tuchell who won them the Champions League just few months after joining the club and other managers too, even with their very own Frank Lampard.

But we would have to watch out for Xabi Alonso's performance at Chelsea. He is a great manger both at Bayer Leverkusen and at Real Madrid too so it would not be any different with Chelsea. He would need to sign the right kind of players because Chelsea would need a lot of changes in their defence and attack to actually compete in the Premier League.

[Alpha Marine]

As a Chelsea  fan I will be very happy  to let a player  that wants to join another  club when we are in a difficult  situation  go, what Chelsea  need right now is a team of players that have great passion  for the club and not a this kind of players that are not passionate  about the achievements  of the club. Chelsea  at their own end are doing  a great job in balancing  the squad  and you could  tell from the kind of players  that they are signing, honestly  I will careless  if Enzo leaves to Join real Madrid  or what so ever team. Chelsea  is coming  back stronger  this coming season. it will be supprising, I have good faith in Xabi Alonso and his project  at Chelsea.

This is an illusion. If a team allows any player to join whatever team when they want to, they would lose all their big players and just be an average team.
A club needs to make sure its valuable players are happy at the club, if not, they would want to leave. This illusion of I want passionate" players is funny. No top player will want to be at a club that isn't able to compete at the top level. Only players that come from the acaemy or youth system of a club would be loyal enough to remain at a club no matter the situation.
The players Chelsea are siging now are not players that are "passionate" about playing for Chelsea, they are simply players that are going to differnt clubs the same way other clubs sign players. they may talk about hoe they love the club and always wanted to play there but the moment they are no longer happy in the team and are not competeting at the level they feel they are supposed to, they would prefer to leave.

[SOKO-DEKE]

That’s just the fact about Xabi Alonso Chelsea are facing a lot of challenges but the highly experience and talent of the Xabi Alonso, it will definitely bring Chelsea back to their normal form. Because this four years contract he signed with Chelsea will allow to observe Chelsea well for him to know the main problems before he find solutions to their problems, everyone knows that Xavi Alonso is a consistent manager’s he is going to do all his possible best to done a great job for the club.

The challenge Chelsea is currently facing is the lack of quality players. If Chelsea can give Xabi Alonso the kind of players he needs, I have high expectations that he will take Chelsea back to their great form. It is even possible that they will win many trophies in a short time.However, what could prevent Xabi Alonso from succeeding at Chelsea is if the club does not provide the players he wants on time. I trust Chelsea because they are always ready to provide any coach they appoint with the players they need.In fact, next season, since Chelsea will not be involved in any European competitions, it will be easier for Xabi Alonso to focus more on the Premier League. This could help Chelsea perform better in the league and possibly return to the Champions League.

[Oluwa-btc]

They have filled the squad with unnecessary number of players before anything else. Many of them are really useless for Chelsea. Not even close to the quality of this team...

Therefore I think Xabi Alonso should convince the owners to revert this meaningless transfer policy by selling those names and bringing more useful players. This is the only way to save Chelsea.

We all remember how much more qualified their squad was in the Abramovich era.

Garnacho is the first name I had in mind immediately I saw the first statement. He is not good enough to play for Chelsea and I'm sure he'll most definitely leave soon enough.

So far, the two names linked are good players, even the player signed up completely seem to be a brilliant lad. The defender linked from Crystal Palace has also had an excellent season with the Eagles.  He will be of great use to them under Xabi Alonso's three at the back.

That was a football loving management, this is different under Todd Boehly.

[Sarah Azhari]

In my opinion, Xabi Alonso has a good chance of improving Chelsea’s performance and leading the team to a better position, namely, qualifying for European competition. Given that Chelsea doesn’t have a packed schedule since they aren’t playing in European competitions this season. This makes it a little easier for Xabi to devise tactics and improve the team’s rhythm. And, of course, for that goal to be achieved, Xabi needs a strong squad, and management must fully support him.

Xabi seems to already have some plans for his strategy and squad for Chelsea next season. The latest news about Chelsea is that they are reportedly successfully securing Marco Palestra after a competition with Inter. He's a young player who is also expected to bring a new dimension to the tactics Xabi has designed. We know the Premier League competition might not be easy, but if this team manages to perform well, they could reach a better position.

Yes, of course Xabi already has his own plan for how to prepare the team for next season so they can perform well. But why did Chelsea sign Marco Palestra, a right-back? Chelsea should have signed a left-back to replace Cucurella. Will Xabi put Palestra at left-back? I don’t know, but one thing is clear: Xabi must prove to the management that Chelsea made the right decision in hiring him as head coach.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

Xabi seems to already have some plans for his strategy and squad for Chelsea next season. The latest news about Chelsea is that they are reportedly successfully securing Marco Palestra after a competition with Inter. He's a young player who is also expected to bring a new dimension to the tactics Xabi has designed. We know the Premier League competition might not be easy, but if this team manages to perform well, they could reach a better position.

Yes, of course Xabi already has his own plan for how to prepare the team for next season so they can perform well. But why did Chelsea sign Marco Palestra, a right-back? Chelsea should have signed a left-back to replace Cucurella. Will Xabi put Palestra at left-back? I don’t know, but one thing is clear: Xabi must prove to the management that Chelsea made the right decision in hiring him as head coach.

He better prove to them lastly cause the management of Chelsea got no chills if they time frame the expect the team to be in certain level elapses and they're there i bet he'll be sacked and it shouldn't come as,a suprise to anyone cause that's how they operate, last season they sacked two managers.
 Marco Palestra is a full back, so since he can play in both wingbacks, I think he could be used as Cucurella's replacement but if Chelsea sign another Leftback it still a good choice for the squad depth.

[Zaguru12]

He better prove to them lastly cause the management of Chelsea got no chills if they time frame the expect the team to be in certain level elapses and they're there i bet he'll be sacked and it shouldn't come as,a suprise to anyone cause that's how they operate, last season they sacked two managers.
 Marco Palestra is a full back, so since he can play in both wingbacks, I think he could be used as Cucurella's replacement but if Chelsea sign another Leftback it still a good choice for the squad depth.

Yes Chelsea area actually very impatient with managers, in the past they actually were sacking managers but the reality check then was that Roman Abramovich was actually a better owner than Todd Bohely because actually gave the managers the freedom to do what they want to do and he also backed them with players they asked for and that was how Chelsea rose to its height today. But Bohely is totally opposite of that, he controls the entire affairs of the club and doesn’t give the managers that freedom and it’s the reason why most of these managers do not actually get successful.

For Xabi Alonso I think he would need lots of time because realistically this is a team full of teens and you don’t get instant success from them because they are usually inconsistent in performance until they grow with time and the right manager. Chelsea as a club doesn’t like to wait or patient but at this time I don’t think they have any choice at all other than to wait.

As for the left back saga, yes Palestra is actually a very good signing but they need another left back even if it’s a veteran player and a low budget option it will be good because sometimes you never know when injury might struck

[LUCKMCFLY]

 He better prove to them lastly cause the management of Chelsea got no chills if they time frame the expect the team to be in certain level elapses and they're there i bet he'll be sacked and it shouldn't come as,a suprise to anyone cause that's how they operate, last season they sacked two managers.
 Marco Palestra is a full back, so since he can play in both wingbacks, I think he could be used as Cucurella's replacement but if Chelsea sign another Leftback it still a good choice for the squad depth.

I think something, if we really think about what they have to do at the club, it's to listen to everything Xabi Alonso is asking for. Right now, he's the one who has to get the Chelsea project off the ground, because if we really think about it, if a club changes coaches it's because there's a new project and it should be supported, you can't be half-hearted. That's what has happened in many clubs, that they don't do enough to please the players the coaches ask for and then they have to work miracles with the players they have, putting them in positions they don't play.

[Accardo]

In fact, next season, since Chelsea will not be involved in any European competitions, it will be easier for Xabi Alonso to focus more on the Premier League. This could help Chelsea perform better in the league and possibly return to the Champions League.

Chelsea will be like the last season Man U, they have all the strength to focus on a single league, an advantage Alonso will utilize pretty well, the club management is also keen to help Alonso get his dream players, he's made great negotiations for the closure of a deal with Atalanta's right back Marco Palestra for about 58 million euros, a solid 21 year old defender who could also feature as a left back to replace the space Cucurella left behind, his departure is something Alonso must have to worry about, but Chelsea is willing to support him with a 30 million euro bid for Granit Xhaka, seeing his boy during his days at Leverkusen would be a better consolation for Cucurella's move to Madrid.

[Stormisover]

Xabi Alonso is a coach with a great reputation and highly experienced and I think this is the reason Chelsea management choose him as the new coach of the team so that he can bring them into the lighter zone. Because there is a lot of things which needs to be changed in the Chelsea and also require a great improvement so that the very firstly they can stand between the four top spots. And I think these changes will not happen until he will not add some new and strong face into the team because this is very necessary in the upbringing if the team. So let's see what will happen in the xabi Alonso era at Chelsea as he has a four years contract with this team. Because Chelsea team is a very inconsistent team so i think the main target for him is to make Chelsea consistent and make their position stable

That’s just the fact about Xabi Alonso Chelsea are facing a lot of challenges but the highly experience and talent of the Xabi Alonso, it will definitely bring Chelsea back to their normal form. Because this four years contract he signed with Chelsea will allow to observe Chelsea well for him to know the main problems before he find solutions to their problems, everyone knows that Xavi Alonso is a consistent manager’s he is going to do all his possible best to done a great job for the club.

That can only come to pass only if they give him the time needed, because we have known Chelsea and it fans to be an impatient people, Xabi Alonso is a good coach no doubt but I don't expect him to start winning just this coming season, at least now that no good player is willing to come to the team, he should at least manage to get them back to the top four, then uper season he can get the players required to win the trophies, but don't be surprise if he fails to win them anything this season they might end up sacking him, and that is not really helping the team in any way.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Do you think Chelsea will go for a new striker this summer? But a strong one! For example Osimhen has been speculated for a long while. But they haven't made an offer for him yet.

I've heard Xabi Alonso wants a powerful centre-forward like him. They've Joao Pedro also of course. But maybe Xabi Alonso might have different plans for him. Like having him in his real position again or trying him in a new place.