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Failure in 2026 doesn’t even enter my consciousness

Are Barcelona fans aware that they have no chance of signing João Pedro this summer? He’s a pillar for this Chelsea team and Project.

Every single person involved with Chelsea wants Xabi Alonso and he seems to want the job, with the right assurances. If we don’t successfully appoint him, it’s one of the biggest bottles of all-time.

The Xabi news seems to be a little TOO good right now. Our PowerPoint must still have some juice, especially with the new “changes” that are being rumored. Give him the assurances he wants. I think news will break after this weekend and then an announcement after our last game.

@zerorain248687 Yep, I completely agree. A great squad, but as a collective, impossible to deal with. Chelsea no where near as difficult.

@CFCdruw No doubt - real madrid problems are far beyond any manager no matter what is his name

Real Madrid players have been in the media for a while now, where the discussions are about how toxic the locker room is and all of the egos that have to be dealt with. Here’s proof that Xabi Alonso will command respect from the Chelsea dressing room, right away. We NEED this.

“NEW project” This is the first summer where we’ve heard anything like that under the new regime. Whispers over the last few months about a change in strategy taking place and now it’s hitting main stream. Very interesting.

The fact that Xabi Alonso is above Andoni Iraola tells me two things: A) The hierarchy is learning from their mistakes and changes will be made B) Dave Fallows is leading this managerial process, meaning we’re in good hands

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. Chelsea will beat Manchester City to become FA Cup champions, finally finding success at Wembley again. Third trophy in two seasons, even with this season being so dire. 48 hours later, “Here We Go” for Xabi Alonso.

Once Xabi Alonso is hired, the hierarchy can’t go halfway. We must give him our FULL backing and provide the tools + power to be successful. Let him establish the football he wants to play, as well as allowing him to have say in transfers. Allow him to CREATE the culture and identity in and around Cobham. This isn’t just any Manager. This is a person with an illustrious playing career, winner of every trophy footballers dream of. Now, think about the success he’s found in his young managerial career. Back him and we’ll all enjoy the benefits.

@GameByQ For me, I agree. Only a few changes are needed.

@CFCdruw No need changing their overall strategy tho . Just few changes on it would be more than fine.

If BlueCo successfully appoint Xabi Alonso and show proof of changing their overall strategy, would you be willing to support them again? For me, yes. It wouldn’t make sense to ask for all these changes and then once we see those changes, not back them.

Chelsea players want Xabi Alonso Chelsea fans want Xabi Alonso Chelsea want Xabi Alonso All signs are pointing in the right direction. It’s taking everything in me not to get my hopes up. If this gets over the line, WOW. Project shifting appointment.

For nearly a week now, we’ve heard about our discussions with Xabi Alonso being “positive.” We all assumed that Xabi would want assurances before taking the job and by all accounts, it looks like we’re changing our strategy, which would be HUGE. Please, Chelsea. Finish the job.

João Pedro isn’t going to Barcelona for multiple reasons. One of the main reasons being that they couldn’t afford him. £86m is the rumored price tag… How long has it been since they dropped big money?

Sánchez, Neto, Garnacho, and Colwill have all trained this week. At least we’ll have available wingers this weekend, as well as our best CB + goalkeeper. Something’s in the air. I’m feeling confident about this game.

Regardless of what we think, this is going to be a fun summer for Chelsea. Another window full of departures and incomings. One day, we’ll have a quiet summer window because the squad is already taken care of. I can’t wait for that day. For now, hiring Xabi Alonso should be priority number one and then we focus on the squad, with the help of Xabi. His profiling of players is elite and should be trusted. He’ll turn this Project around, if given the power.

Didier Drogba, Hazard, Lampard, Claude Makélélé. The list goes on, but Chelsea have a rich history of players that every single footballer has heard of and aspire to be. We’re inevitable, which is easy to forget. We’ll always be in the same discussions as Madrid, Barca, etc.

@simplyjb22 Should I start this next?

The whole of re:zero season 4 has been so peak and we’re only 6 episodes in brah

I’m just spitballing here and would also like to add: I’d rather see him playing for Chelsea. However, the development of Josh Acheampong needs to be properly addressed and sorted this summer (should have been last summer if we knew he was going to feature less this season). When he’s made appearances this season, we’ve seen glimpses of what he’s capable of, as well as mistakes that I blame on lack of sharpness. Loaning him to RC Strasbourg next season is the best option, imo. He’ll receive consistent minutes in a good League, where he can develop and grow in confidence. Andrey Santos, Mike Penders, Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira, Mamadou Sarr (yes, even him), are all examples of this working out for all parties involved. Josh is an elite talent. Built in Cobham. He ABSOLUTELY has what it takes to have a successful career. Take care of him.

Every day, I grow more confident and less confident at the same time about Xabi Alonso joining Chelsea. Don’t ask me how this makes sense, because it doesn’t. All signs point towards the ball being in our court: - He’s open to the possibility - He wants to work in England - Liverpool are sticking with Slot - He’s our preferred option - Talks have been positive However, then you think of past negotiations that have fell through. Granted, these aren’t exactly the same, but Osimhen and Olise quickly come to mind. This is why I find myself wary. I’m just excited for this situation to be resolved and then we focus on the summer.