17/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: FULL XABI’s PRESS AHEAD OF BRENTFORD GAME TOMORROW🎙️🗣️:
Xabi Alonso on Chelsea ownership transition:
"I think it is an important day for the club when there is an important change in the structure of the club. I want to thank for the former owners for what they have done. I know they have played an important role. It is good that Behdad is now in full control. I have a good relationship with Behdad. He spoke to convince me [to join]. We move on together."
Xabi Alonso on if he's happy with the level Chelsea are playing:
"It's obvious, in defence we can do better. In attack, we are doing well, but we need to find the right balance. I'm sure we will do it. Everything takes time."
Xabi Alonso on Joao Pedro injury:
"In terms of injuries and the squad, we are having the last training session today. Nobody is ruled out for Friday. We will wait until tomorrow to make the final decision."
Xabi Alonso on if Moises Caicedo is fit:
"He's getting closer and tomorrow we will make the final decision."😊💙
Xabi Alonso on if Reece James will feature:
"No, it was just a decision for Tuesday."
"Tomorrow, we will decide.
Xabi Alonso on defensive improvement:
"The defence is the whole team. It's not just the back four or back five. It's about the team; how we compete and adapt to different moments. When we take the lead, when we are drawing, we need the same mentality. It's about being able to adapt. For sure, we have had four-five weeks since we started the season, this will be the seventh game in this block and it's important one because it's before the international break."
Xabi Alonso on if Joao Pedro was disappointed not to be in Brazil squad after missing World Cup:
"No, he has moved on from the summer, the World Cup, he has a great desire to have a great season. The summer is far away now."
Xabi Alonso on Moises Caicedo significance:
"Moi is one of the top midfielders in the world. Any team with Moi in the middle is a better team - and we are aware