Ashley Cole shares doubt he has over new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso
Ashley Cole has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of Xabi Alonso's preferred back three system at Chelsea. Despite his concerns, Cole acknowledges that Alonso could succeed if given the autonomy to make decisions and sign players. The appointment of Alonso has generated excitement among Chelsea players, who are eager to work under him.
- ▪Ashley Cole is unsure if Xabi Alonso's back three system will work at Chelsea.
- ▪Alonso has signed a four-year deal and will officially start on July 1st.
- ▪Players like Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah are excited to work with Alonso.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ashley-cole-shares-doubt-over-080000791.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 |
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