Chelsea’s players choose their “ideal” candidate as new manager; club willing to bend rules to bring him in
TL;DR
Chelsea players have selected Xabi Alonso as their preferred candidate for the new manager position. The club is reportedly willing to adjust its rules to facilitate his hiring.
Key points
- Chelsea players choose Xabi Alonso as ideal manager
- Club willing to bend rules for his hiring
- Most fans support the players' decision
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Chelsea’s players choose their “ideal” candidate as new manager; club willing to bend rules to bring him in
Xabi Alonso is the players’ choice to take over as Chelsea manager, and most fans would agree with that decision.
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Chelsea’s players have decided that Xabi Alonso is their “ideal” candidate to become the club’s new manager, according to a piece in the Guardian today by Jacob Steinberg.
Seeing as the players decided to get Liam Rosenior sacked by stopping playing, it seems only appropriate that they should choose their new boss.
Chelsea ready to bend transfer rules to get top new coach in
Alonso seemed out of Chelsea’s reach not long ago, but the fact that Liverpool don’t seem to want him this summer is opening a path to the Blues. He will want some say on transfers – but the feeling is that Chelsea “intend to give him what he needs.”
Given how bad the transfers have been in the last couple of years, there’s not much to lose by letting someone else have a say. Talks with the Spaniard’s camp are said to be “moving in the right direction.”
“The situation is expected to accelerate after Chelsea face Manchester City this Saturday,” and we’re already excited about what comes next.
In other news…
Interim manager Calum McFarlane will be in charge of the team tomorrow, and he responded to Pep Guardiola’s claims that Chelsea have an “advantage.”
McFarlane confirmed that Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are likely to be fit for the game, although he continued to give frustratingly little detail.
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Q&A
Why do Chelsea players want Xabi Alonso as their new manager?
Chelsea players believe Xabi Alonso is the ideal candidate due to his experience and leadership qualities.
What rules is Chelsea willing to bend to hire Xabi Alonso?
Chelsea is open to adjusting its hiring policies to secure Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
How do Chelsea fans feel about Xabi Alonso becoming the manager?
Most Chelsea fans agree with the players' choice of Xabi Alonso as the new manager.
