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Roberto De Zerbi backs Xabi Alonso’s decision to sign Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck for Chelsea

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Xabi Alonso signed Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck for Chelsea, a decision backed by Roberto De Zerbi, as reported by The Chelsea Chronicle. Alonso brought in several new players, including Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix, in his first transfer window. Henderson and Welbeck were among the signings.

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Roberto De Zerbi backs Xabi Alonso’s decision to sign Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck for Chelsea
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Xabi Alonso signed Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck for Chelsea, a decision backed by Roberto De Zerbi, as reported by The Chelsea Chronicle. Alonso brought in several new players, including Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix, in his first transfer window. Henderson and Welbeck were among the signings.

The signings of Henderson and Welbeck were questioned due to their age, 36 and 35 respectively, and concerns about their ability to contribute. However, both have made positive starts, with Henderson starting two Premier League games and Welbeck scoring three EFL Cup goals.

De Zerbi praised Alonso's decision, stating that Henderson and Welbeck's experience made Chelsea's squad 'complete'. He noted that Alonso addressed the lack of experience and leadership in the team with these signings.

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Xabi Alonso welcomed many new faces to Cobham in his first transfer window as Chelsea manager, including Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix. While many were excited by those two arrivals, several questions were raised about the signings of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. At 36 and 35, respectively, many shared concerns about Henderson and Welbeck’s ability to contribute to the team. However, both have made bright starts to their Chelsea careers, with Henderson starting the last two Premier League games and Welbeck scoring three times in the EFL Cup. When assessing Chelsea’s squad ahead of Tottenham’s trip to West London on Saturday evening, Roberto De Zerbi backed Alonso’s decision to bring them in. The Italian head coach explained what they have added to the Blues’ squad that was previously missing.

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