Xabi Alonso has officially begun his tenure as the manager of Chelsea, expressing a sense of "good energy" as he settles into the role. While the Spaniard has not yet defined specific expectations for his first season in charge, he has already begun outlining his tactical intentions for the squad.
Central to Alonso’s early plans is the integration of club record signing Morgan Rogers, whom the manager intends to deploy alongside Cole Palmer. As the new coaching staff prepares for the upcoming campaign, players have begun to voice their support for the appointment, with winger Jamie Gittens describing Alonso as a "world-class" manager and confirming his own involvement in the squad for the season ahead.
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