Chelsea fans are eagerly awaiting preseason for a first glimpse at the tactical setup they can expect under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Alonso used a 3-4-2-1 to perfection with Bayer Leverkusen but tended to shift to a 4-2-3-1 during his ill-fated time with Real Madrid. Chelsea’s squad was built for the latter under former boss Enzo Maresca but it is not yet clear whether Alonso will revert to his three-back setup at Stamford Bridge.
