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Xabi Alonso must axe six Chelsea players after getting what Liam Rosenior didn't

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Alonso, who started the season as Real Madrid boss, will replace Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge, but has plenty of work to do, not least with the state of the Chelsea squad. It really wouldn’t be a surprise if Alonso’s first job as Chelsea manager is to source two goalkeepers for his squad.It was a nice idea bringing him in on a free transfer, but the sad reality is Tosin Adarabioyo’s level isn’t - or rather shouldn’t - be where Chelsea wants to go.



Too error-prone and not up to scratch.Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah should be on Chelsea's chopping block (Image: Getty)Xabi Alonso must axe six Chelsea players after getting what Liam Rosenior didn'tXabi Alonso’s announcement as Chelsea manager was a nice sweetener for the Blues fans following their disappointing FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City. Alonso, who started the season as Real Madrid boss, will replace Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge, but has plenty of work to do, not least with the state of the Chelsea squad.

Ahead of his arrival at the capital club, Express Sport have picked out six players who need to be moved on.Robert SanchezThe goalkeeper department has been an issue at Chelsea for some time. It really wouldn’t be a surprise if Alonso’s first job as Chelsea manager is to source two goalkeepers for his squad.Tosin AdarabioyoIt was a nice idea bringing him in on a free transfer, but the sad reality is Tosin Adarabioyo’s level isn’t - or rather shouldn’t - be where Chelsea want to go.