Sports · 27 July 2026

Alonso starts Chelsea coaching, trains young squad in Sydney.

Xabi Alonso has started his new coaching job at Chelsea in Sydney this week. He told reporters on Monday that the football world has changed a lot since he left in 2009. The team is currently training with young players and a few bigger stars before the Premier League starts on August 22.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 July 2026 at 10:28

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