Surprised Joao Pedro is not in the Brazil World Cup squad after the season he has had for #CFC.

Chelsea fans have their say on Xabi Alonso https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c8xwdewq8d1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss BBC Sport chats to Chelsea fans about their new manager, Xabi Alonso. #CFC

McFarlane says Lavia took a knock in build-up to the FA Cup Final which is why he was not in the #CFC squad. Didn't want to risk him given his injury history.

McFarlane says Colwill has to be managed right after just returning from injury...will make a late decision but implication being he won't start for #CFC tomorrow night.

Can you name every permanent Chelsea manager since Mourinho? https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c77k4venkx6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract. #CFC

Calum McFarlane will remain at #CFC as part of Xabi Alonso’s backroom staff. Alonso’s trusted quartet Sebastian Parrilla, Alberto Encinas and Benat Labaien & Ismael Camenforte Lopez coming with him. More here with @MarioCortegana: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7287865/2026/05/18/xabi-alonso-chelsea-coaches/?source=emp_shared_article

Nine teams, four spots - Premier League set for European scramble https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0k2pp5ge55o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss The Premier League title and relegation fights might be dominating the headlines, but the race for Europe is proving to be an equally chaotic and enthralling battle this season. #CFC

Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cn8px10802zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss BBC Sport pundits Dion Dublin, Steph Houghton and Paul Robinson discuss what makes Xabi Alonso a "good fit" for Chelsea, after the Spaniard was announced as the Premier League club's new manager on a four-year deal. #CFC

Chelsea fans react to Alonso's appointment https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cy82v5ppj4qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Chelsea fans react to the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. #CFC