The Latest Breaking News from Xabi Alonso

As Joao Pedro Takes Chelsea’s No. 9, Has Curse Claimed Its Final Victim?

A change in squad numbers opens the door to a much-needed end to the curse.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

Premier League pair consider move for Liam Delap after Chelsea exile

Delap has lost the No 9 shirt and is said to be training separately at Chelsea

The Independent UK · 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

2026–27 FPL: The Best Squad for Gameweek 1

Arsenal vs. Coventry City kicks off the new Premier League season on Friday, Aug. 21.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

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’s Emmanuel Emegha Decision Shapes Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson Fate

The Blues had three strikers fighting for just one place in the squad for this season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

How Chelsea Can Justify Astronomical Pedro Neto Asking Price

The Blues winger is in the sights of Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions

LONDON - Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no question which of the title contenders feels more comfortable with their new status.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

One Liverpool Star ‘Interests’ Enzo Maresca As a Rodri, Enzo Fernandez Replacement

The Cityzens ideally need another midfield reinforcement this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

Xabi Alonso reveals Chelsea plan to fit Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer in same team

Alonso has tactical problem to solve ahead of Premier League season

Evening Standard · Aug 17