No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope
Chelsea ended a turbulent season without a trophy after losing the FA Cup final to Manchester City. Despite the disappointment, the impending appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager has generated hope among fans. Alonso faces a challenging rebuild as the club risks missing out on European competition entirely.
- ▪Xabi Alonso is set to be appointed as Chelsea's new manager following his departure from Real Madrid in January.
- ▪Chelsea lost the FA Cup final 1-0 to Manchester City, leaving them without a trophy for the season.
- ▪The club is currently ninth in the Premier League and may miss out on Champions League, Europa League, and even Conference League qualification.
- ▪Alonso previously led Bayer Leverkusen to domestic and cup success in Germany before joining Real Madrid as manager.
- ▪Chelsea faces a difficult summer with financial and sporting challenges despite rejecting claims they would prefer to avoid European competition.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-trophy-turbulent-season-alonso-213833144.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 21:38:33 +0000 |
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