Xabi Alonso tells players his clear non-negotiable in first Chelsea interview
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SportFootballXabi AlonsoXabi Alonso was appointed as the new Chelsea manager at the end of last season, but the Spaniard has given his first interview as Blues' boss16:37, 09 Jul 2026Updated 16:40, 09 Jul 2026Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has told his players that he wants to create a culture of hard work at Stamford Bridge. The ex-Liverpool midfielder started work on July 1, succeeding Liam Rosenior after Calum McFarlane spent the final month of the season in charge.“You can’t hold back anything, everything is for the team," he said.
"Hard work is a must”“We need to create that culture, it starts here in a daily process at Cobham”The former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid coach also revealed that the potential of the squad was a motivating factor in joining.“The potential of the team and squad made me really excited, to find a squad to work with, create a football idea, bring excitement to the stadium and connect with the fans," he said.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.
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