New Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso has immediately begun work on rebuilding the London team and is expected to release at least six players from the current squad.
The Basque coach, who took over the Blues, aims to build a team that fully adapts to his philosophy and style of play.
After disappointing seasons and a lack of stability, Alonso seems determined to make profound changes to the team.
Six players have not convinced the Spanish coach and have been placed on the transfer list.
These are goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, defenders Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi, as well as forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap.
The departure of these players would serve Chelsea to significantly reduce their wage bill, but also to create space for new signings during the summer transfer window.
Sources close to the club indicate that Chelsea’s leaders have given full support to Alonso’s new project, guaranteeing him a considerable budget for reinforcements.
Chelsea’s plan, two signings for the Xabi Alonso era
The Spanish coach is believed to be looking for players with high intensity, tactical discipline and flexibility in schemes, elements he considers essential for the team’s return to the title race in the Premier League and in the European arena.
Meanwhile, the summer transfer window is expected to be one of the hottest for the London club, with several big names already being linked with a possible transfer to Stamford Bridge.
