Former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly open to taking the Chelsea job if he’s given ‘more control’ than the Blues are currently offering.
It seems Alonso has some interest in potentially taking over at Chelsea as they continue to hold talks with candidates to replace Liam Rosenior.
According to Simon Phillips, Alonso is open to becoming Chelsea manager, but it seems his key condition is being given what sources describe as ‘a bit more control’ in the role.
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The Spanish tactician did a great job during his time in charge of Leverkusen, leading the club to its first ever Bundesliga title, and reaching the Europa League final.
However, Alonso struggled in his spell with Real Madrid earlier this season before being sacked, and one imagines he had a lot less control in his role at the Bernabeu.
Can Xabi Alonso succeed where others have failed at Chelsea?
The Chelsea job is not a simple one, and a lot of fine managers have struggled at Stamford Bridge under this ownership in particular.
Alonso is one of the top coaches in the game at the moment, but it’s not necessarily going to be easy for even him to come in and hit the ground running in this environment.
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The former Liverpool midfielder might do well to consider waiting for other opportunities, as there’s just been so much upheaval at CFC with frequent changes to players and managers.
Still, one imagines it might also be tempting to work with a lot of top young players and to manage one of the biggest names in the Premier League, with the bonus of living in London.
Phillips’ report also mentions the likes of Andoni Iraola being on Chelsea’s radar as no final decision has been made yet on who will be the club’s next manager.
question of Alonso can he handle the egos of some players? first things to Chelsea FC get rid off with those revolting , they can follow maresca every where . as a fan of CFc I don’t like the antics of those players showing off in Madrid . player’s can go and replace able . all to do to CFc is to reinforced the squad team with strength to wrestle the title away from Man City . this club is due to win the EPL . those players be littling the club legacy . other problems is Barca and Madrid tapping up the players . so CFc be aware of it and needs good counter of that situation …. if I aware CFc I rather pick Felipe Luiz , and build the team around him . if Man City wants to let go Claudio Exchaverri , CFc should go for him . his young and good footballer way better than Enzo . I hope CFc will get the right manager to control the dressing room and a good tactical system to apply in every game .
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