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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 49 MIN

What will Xabi Alonso's Chelsea look like?

from Inside Chelsea: talkSPORT'S Chelsea show

Olivia Buzaglo is joined by Jason Cundy and Matisse Armani after Chelsea announced Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four year contract.They discuss how much of a coup this is for the club, and what they expect Alonso to do with the squad ahead of next season. European football expert Kevin Hatchard joins them to give some insight into Xabi Alonso's tactical approach at Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid and how he might apply that to Chelsea's squad. They also debate the penalty decisions that didn't go Chelsea's way in the FA Cup final, and look ahead to a huge game against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday evening.Connect With UsInstagram: @talkSPORTX (Twitter): @talkSPORTYouTube: talkSPORT YouTube and talkSPORT ChelseaWebsite: talksport.comHost: Olivia BuzagloGuests: Jason Cundy and Matisse ArmaniProducer: Jamie HutchinsonThis show is sponsored by BetMGM. 18+ GambleAware.Org | Please Gamble Responsibly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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