Xabi Alonso Chelsea Tactics: Leverkusen Blueprint

Chelsea pre-season: What we learned about Xabi Alonso's side during their summer tour

Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?

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The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder has the potential to whip a messy Chelsea project into shape.

Xabi Alonso Chelsea tactics: Leverkusen blueprint

Xabi Alonso has started work as Chelsea manager, and his record at Bayer Leverkusen offers an early guide to the tactical approach Chelsea could adopt.Alonso met his players and oversaw his first training session on Thursday after officially beginning work at Chelsea. In comments to the club’s in-house media on his first day, he described joining a club with major success over recent decades as a privilege.His most clearly established tactical r…