Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid key defender blames Xabi Alonso for injury-riddled season – report

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Real Madrid key defender Eder Militao’s season came to an end a month ago, after yet another injury blow, marking what has become his third consecutive year to forget.Across the 179 matches Real Mad...

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Alonso's overarching principles

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso wants his sides to dominate the ball, setting up attacks in opponents' halves for long periods. Through these small-space interactions between his players, the centre of the pitch can become crowded - but this is a deliberate quirk of Alonso's system. From a squad-building perspective, Alonso will be looking for technical players who thrive in small spaces, allowing his team to unlock defences' stubborn low blocks.

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Chelsea players excited by Xabi Alonso appointment: 'The club made a good decision'

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Excitement builds at Chelsea ahead of Xabi Alonso's arrival.

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New added date to Chelsea pre-season tour

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Chelsea have confirmed their full pre-season tour of the Asia-Pacific region, which will end with a match against Johor Darul Ta'zim at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Malaysia. The fixture on 11 August is one of only two played by the Blues - who will be led by new manager Xabi Alonso - against local opposition in that country. The match will also see Alonso face his former Liverpool team-mate Luis Garcia, who is chief executive of the Malaysian side.

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What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?

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What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

bbc.com · 2 months ago

What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?

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How Xabi Alonso's £270m signings fared as Chelsea plan major transfer splurge

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager and are set to hand him a gigantic transfer budget

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Head coach to manager? Chelsea's key change puts Alonso in control

bbc.com · 2 months ago

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart analyse Chelsea's decision to appoint Xabi Alonso.

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Liverpool's final decision on world-class coach replacing Arne Slot

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Details behind Liverpool's final decision on a world-class coach replacing Arne Slot have now emerged.Liverpool passed on hiring Xabi Alonso this season, despite intense pressure to do so. Arne Slot h...

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Xabi Alonso drops Liverpool plan on Chelsea in crunch talks

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

had a Liverpool revelation for Chelsea in his talks with them. The Spaniard will take over at Stamford Bridge.Xabi Alonso is not taking over at Liverpool. That much is clear after he agreed a deal wit...

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Real Madrid had approached incoming Man City manager after Xabi Alonso sacking

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

It has been a turbulent season for Real Madrid, both on an off the pitch. A dressing room in absolute turmoil, and a managerial situation that has been far from stable have led to a second consecutive...

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Xabi Alonso has already identified three summer signings for Chelsea

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Chelsea Transfer News: Xabi Alonso Plans Major Stamford Bridge ResetXabi Alonso’s impending arrival at Chelsea already carries the feel of a structural reset rather than a simple managerial change. ...

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'A wave of enthusiasm' for 'another fresh start'

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Part of the recipe for football's incredible popularity is the way that a summer break of buying and selling players and changing things around behind the scenes can convince any fanbase that things are set to improve in the season to come, no matter how badly the previous one ended. Chelsea are a perfect example right now. A big injection of hope can make all those intractable issues feel manageable again, and that is what the news about Xabi Alonso being appointed as the club's new manager has done.

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Alonso's formation 'very fluid' but his teams 'press aggressively'

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Watch BBC Sport Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan break down Xabi Alonso's tactical philosophy and how he might apply it at Chelsea. "If you look at all of the top coaches now, barring a few, they've all got general principles but the formation is so fluid and it changes," he told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.

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'I played for Chelsea and under Xabi Alonso - we were accused of getting him fired'

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as Chelsea's newest manager this season, making him the third appointment this campaign after Liam Rosenior and interim boss Calum McFarlane

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What Xabi Alonso can bring to Chelsea as Calum McFarlane reveals incentive for final games

standard.co.uk · 2 months ago

Spaniard has signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge

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Liverpool must still make Arne Slot decision despite missing out on Xabi Alonso – Opinion

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Removing Slot Matters More Than Missing AlonsoLiverpool’s failure to move for Xabi Alonso this summer will disappoint many supporters, particularly those emotionally attached to the former midfielde...

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Alonso's 'got an aura about him' - Rooney

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney rates Chelsea's appointment of Xabi Alonso and likes the fact "he's been announced as manager" and not head coach. Alonso has signed a four-year deal and will be officially unveiled after his first few days of pre-season. "I'm going to praise the Chelsea ownership," said Rooney on The Wayne Rooney Show.

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Report: Chelsea considering move for Sunderland star

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Chelsea Eye Robin Roefs as Xabi Alonso Era BeginsChelsea’s summer rebuild already carries intrigue, ambition and risk. As reported by The Mirror, Robin Roefs has emerged as a serious goalkeeper targ...

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Report: Xabi Alonso’s response to Liverpool played huge part in FSG’s decision

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

FSG Hold Their Nerve Amid Growing PressureThere is a stubbornness about Liverpool FC under Fenway Sports Group that has often delivered success when rivals lost their heads. It is part of the club’s...

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Real Madrid key defender blames Xabi Alonso for injury-riddled season – report

Alonso's overarching principles

Chelsea players excited by Xabi Alonso appointment: 'The club made a good decision'

New added date to Chelsea pre-season tour

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

How Xabi Alonso's £270m signings fared as Chelsea plan major transfer splurge

Head coach to manager? Chelsea's key change puts Alonso in control

Liverpool's final decision on world-class coach replacing Arne Slot

Xabi Alonso drops Liverpool plan on Chelsea in crunch talks

Real Madrid had approached incoming Man City manager after Xabi Alonso sacking

Xabi Alonso has already identified three summer signings for Chelsea

'A wave of enthusiasm' for 'another fresh start'

Alonso's formation 'very fluid' but his teams 'press aggressively'

'I played for Chelsea and under Xabi Alonso - we were accused of getting him fired'

What Xabi Alonso can bring to Chelsea as Calum McFarlane reveals incentive for final games

Liverpool must still make Arne Slot decision despite missing out on Xabi Alonso – Opinion

Alonso's 'got an aura about him' - Rooney

Report: Chelsea considering move for Sunderland star

Report: Xabi Alonso’s response to Liverpool played huge part in FSG’s decision

Coach headlines

Real Madrid key defender blames Xabi Alonso for injury-riddled season – report

Alonso's overarching principles

Chelsea players excited by Xabi Alonso appointment: 'The club made a good decision'

New added date to Chelsea pre-season tour

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

How Xabi Alonso's £270m signings fared as Chelsea plan major transfer splurge

Head coach to manager? Chelsea's key change puts Alonso in control

Liverpool's final decision on world-class coach replacing Arne Slot

Xabi Alonso drops Liverpool plan on Chelsea in crunch talks

Real Madrid had approached incoming Man City manager after Xabi Alonso sacking

Xabi Alonso has already identified three summer signings for Chelsea

'A wave of enthusiasm' for 'another fresh start'

Alonso's formation 'very fluid' but his teams 'press aggressively'

'I played for Chelsea and under Xabi Alonso - we were accused of getting him fired'

What Xabi Alonso can bring to Chelsea as Calum McFarlane reveals incentive for final games

Liverpool must still make Arne Slot decision despite missing out on Xabi Alonso – Opinion

Alonso's 'got an aura about him' - Rooney

Report: Chelsea considering move for Sunderland star

Report: Xabi Alonso’s response to Liverpool played huge part in FSG’s decision