Chelsea left-back options under Alonso: young prospects, experienced choices and tactical fits. 2026.
Real Madrid and Chelsea have a verbal deal to sign Marc Cucurella for €60m, a club left-back record.
Cucurella says Alonso "inspired a lot of confidence" and leaves future at Chelsea open. Transfer nod
Jackson's red card in Senegal friendly casts doubt on his Chelsea return and World Cup case in 2026.
Alonso inherits a rebuilding task at Chelsea; World Cup displays could reshape summer targets ahead.
Chelsea rejected Andoni Iraola due to tactical fit; his high-energy, pressing game suits Liverpool..
Barcelona interest in Marc Cucurella hinges on selling Alejandro Balde or Jules Koundé. Sales vital.
Alonso seeks a new goalkeeper: five options Chelsea could pursue, from Svilar to Risser. next season
Chelsea have named four “untouchable” players under Xabi Alonso; Acheampong will remain until 2029.
Thirteen notable players omitted from 2026 World Cup squads, with omissions explained by form injury.
