Xabi Alonso begins work as Chelsea assistant coach
London's Chelsea football club has officially stepped into a new era. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Spanish specialist Xabi Alonso, who began his work as head coach at Stamford Bridge, did not hide his admiration for the team's immense potential. The 34-year-old coach, having studied the club's loyal fans for many years, promised to restore the culture of victory within the team.
This is reported by Goal.com. Following a proposal from the club's management to oversee a long-term project, Alonso signed a four-year contract with Chelsea.
After finishing tenth in the English Premier League table last season and even missing out on European competitions, this appointment for the London club is seen as a new hope. The coach has already begun training sessions with the main squad at the Cobham training base.
In his first official appearance, Xabi Alonso emphasized that discipline and hard work must come first in the team. The specialist, who achieved great success with Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, believes that to achieve victories, every player must fully dedicate themselves to the team's interests.
According to him, nothing should be about the individual, and everything must be done for the team. He stressed that hard work is obligatory, and the process of building a new culture must continue daily in training sessions.
The Spanish specialist highly values the team's composition and the abilities of its players. His goal is not only to win trophies but also to implement an attractive style of play that brings joy to the fans.
Alonso said that working for one of the strongest clubs in the world is a great honor and a tremendous responsibility for him. In recent years, relations between the club's leadership and the fans had become quite strained.
Xabi Alonso understands this issue well and intends to radically change the atmosphere at the stadium. In his view, without a strong emotional connection between the team on the pitch and the supporters in the stands, long-term success cannot be achieved.
The coach emphasized that he fully understands how powerful a force Stamford Bridge can be, and that restoring communication between all parties is essential. If the team and fans act as one heart and one soul, better days will surely return.
This energy must first come from the club's members, as only then can great things be accomplished in the coming years. With Alonso's arrival, serious changes are also expected in the squad.
The coach aims to make full use of the pre-season preparation period to select players who fit his tactical vision. Chelsea fans, meanwhile, are eagerly waiting to see their team again competing for titles in the Champions League and the English Premier League.
