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Xabi Alonso issues Chelsea injury update as summer signing fit for Fulham

Spaniard expecting a full complement for Premier League kick-off

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Chelsea drop transfer hints as shirt numbers revealed for 2026-27 season

Several players could leave Stamford Bridge after they were stripped of their numbers

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Chelsea 2026–27 Season Preview: Xabi Alonso Spearheads Another New Era

The Blues have experienced plenty of false dawns during the BlueCo era.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Blues are back at Stamford Bridge for their final friendly of preseason.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 15

Chelsea XI vs Real Sociedad: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for pre-season friendly today

Xabi Alonso’s first Stamford Bridge game comes against former club

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Are Crystal Palace making a huge mistake this summer?

The reigning Europa Conference League champions are less than two weeks out from the new season and look somewhat unprepared

FourFourTwo · Aug 11

Chelsea Move One Step Closer to Xabi Alonso’s Dream Vision With $41.5 Million Agreement

The Blues are focused on trimming their squad in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

Chelsea transfer business will take them back into the Champions League and it's just as well

Xabi Alonso and the Blues have pieced together a crazy summer. They might just stumble back into the Champions League.

FourFourTwo · Aug 9

Chelsea: Pedro Neto transfer stance revealed as Enzo Maresca eyes Man City reunion

Tottenham and Liverpool have also been linked with Blues winger this summer

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Why Chelsea can avoid naming summer signings in Premier League squad after major overhaul

Xabi Alonso’s decisions will be made slightly easier thanks to the Premier League rules

Evening Standard · Aug 4