Sam Allardyce claims Xabi Alonso made signing no other Chelsea manager would have been allowed to
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33-second readXabi Alonso will be happy with the transfer business that Chelsea were able to do during the summer. The club brought in players with plenty of Premier League experience, including Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Emiliano Martinez.
Rogers has been a revelation so far. His goal against Bournemouth at the weekend was his fourth of the season. Having also provided one assist, it means the attacking midfielder has five contributions in just six outings.
However, there was one signing Sam Allardyce does not think any of Alonso’s predecessors would have been allowed to make. Sam Allardyce on Xabi Alonso’s signing of Jordan Henderson Jordan Henderson was another signing who arrived at Stamford Bridge with a wealth of Premier League experience.
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Xabi Alonso will be happy with the transfer business that Chelsea were able to do during the summer. The club brought in players with plenty ...
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