Chelsea discipline under scrutiny as Alonso era begins
Chelsea target £70m Sporting CP defender Maxi Araujo as Xabi Alonso’s first major signing after missing out on Europe.
Despite finishing 10th, Chelsea earned £162.6m from the Premier League. Merit pay was £18.9m, with TV cash boosting income. Sales may still be needed as Alonso rebuilds.
Readers vote Liverpool’s Alexander Isak worst signing. Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho (2nd), Liam Delap (3rd) and Jamie Gittens also feature after underwhelming debut seasons.
Estevao Willian’s severe hamstring injury delays his return until early August, likely ruling him out of Xabi Alonso’s first squad. He rehabs in Brazil with Palmeiras and will not undergo surgery.
McFarlane admits Chelsea’s eight Premier League red cards cost them, as 10-man Blues lost 2-1 at Sunderland to finish 10th and miss Europe. He urges improvement before Xabi Alonso arrives on 1 July.
Chelsea are ‘highly interested’ in Milan’s Mike Maignan, but will wait for Xabi Alonso’s evaluation. Lack of European football could hinder any move after finishing 10th.
Piece hints Chelsea have an agreement for an Enzo Fernández replacement as Alonso era begins after a 10th-place finish. Details are scarce.
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Season unravelled after Club World Cup win. Chelsea finished 10th and lost the FA Cup final. João Pedro was top scorer with 20, Enzo Fernández earned an honourable mention. Alonso is set to take over for a rebuild.
Report claims Chelsea will not sell João Pedro despite Barcelona interest, after the forward hit 20 goals in 50 games. Club also keen to keep Enzo Fernández amid exit links.
