Chelsea are reportedly seeking to make a swift managerial change, eyeing former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso as an immediate replacement for Mauricio Pochettino.
Amidst a string of disappointing results, including recent defeats to Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea’s management is under pressure to turn the team’s fortunes around swiftly.
Struggles Under Pochettino
Chelsea’s decision to appoint Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the 23/24 season has failed to yield the desired results, with the team performing well below expectations.
Despite significant investment in players like Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer, the Blues have struggled to find consistency on the field, leading to growing concerns among the club’s hierarchy.
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Interest in Xabi Alonso
Reports suggest that Chelsea have identified Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as their preferred choice to replace Pochettino immediately.
Alonso’s impressive work with Leverkusen, who currently tops the Bundesliga table, has caught the eye of Chelsea’s co-owner Behdad Eghbali, prompting the club to consider a managerial change.
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Competition from Liverpool and Bayern Munich
In pursuing Xabi Alonso, Chelsea may face stiff competition from other top clubs, including Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
With Jurgen Klopp set to depart Liverpool at the end of the season, Alonso is seen as a potential candidate to replace him, given his history with the club.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich could also enter the race for Alonso’s signature to maintain their dominance in the Bundesliga.
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Alonso’s Ambiguous Future
Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Xabi Alonso remains focused on his current role at Bayer Leverkusen.
In a recent statement, Alonso expressed his satisfaction with his current position and emphasized his commitment to the club’s success.
“To be honest I am not in this moment thinking about the next step. I am thinking about where I am right now and I think I am in a great place which I enjoy.”
“I’m going to be happy if we play well and deserve to win. What’s going to happen in the future… I don’t know and I don’t really care at the moment.”
While he acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding his future, Alonso remains dedicated to achieving success with Leverkusen in the present moment.
