Xabi Alonso's Chelsea to-do list becomes clear as Liverpool defeat lays issues bare
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8-second readShaky defence and shapeless midfield the Blues’ undoing in Carabao Cup exitWith shootout defeat at Anfield, Chelsea’s frustrating week wears on, leaving Xabi Alonso in an increasingly unenviable position.On Saturday,...
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Shaky defence and shapeless midfield the Blues’ undoing in Carabao Cup exitWith shootout defeat at Anfield, Chelsea’s frustrating week wears on, leaving Xabi Alonso in an increasingly unenviable position.On Saturday,...
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