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Monday, 31 August 2026 at 16:55 UTC·Closes
Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 16:55 UTC
Xabi Alonso has already proved he is the right fit for Chelsea.
After just two Premier League matches, Alonso has Chelsea third with two wins and a +2 goal difference. The Brighton victory came from a bold 3-4-2-1 formation that outscored a strong opponent in a seven-goal thriller.
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Alonso's picked a back three with no senior right-back cover—Palestra's out injured and Reece James is on the bench—so he's gambling with Malo Gusto at wing-back in a system that needs athleticism he doesn't have.
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