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@chelshubMedia Ai slop

A coach like Alonso isn’t just a “fit” — he’s a system. If Chelsea don’t bend, they’ll end up hiring someone who fits the model… not someone who elevates it. That decision will define the next 3–5 years.

🚨 EXCL via @siphillipssport (SPTC)🗣️: Chelsea’s manager search is starting to reveal something deeper than just names… • Xabi Alonso is interested — but not convinced • Initial talks already happened via agents • Andoni Iraola also contacted (same agency link) But here’s the key tension: 👉Alonso wants more control than what Chelsea FC are currently offering. And he’s NOT alone — other candidates are asking the same questions: → What’s the actual project? → Who controls recruitment? → How much authority does the coach really have? This is where it gets interesting tactically + financially: Chelsea’s model = data-driven, multi-club, recruitment-led Top coaches like Alonso = identity-driven, control-heavy systems That clash is the real “sticking point.” Right now: • Alonso is open to talks • But would need serious convincing to accept • Face-to-face interviews are next This isn’t just about hiring a coach anymore… It’s about deciding: 👉 Do Chelsea adapt to the coach? 👉 Or force the coach into the system?

@WjM_111 @Who_is_kayy Kinda makes me happy.

@Who_is_kayy What really annoys me about our structure is that - if the directors picked Enrique & allowed him to build a super team. The on-field success would have brought in massive sponsorships & revenue for the owners, instead they are wasting billions - as we fall lower and lower 🙃🙃

Enrique was at Stamford bridge with his PowerPoint presentation and Egbali and boys said no🤣🤣

@footballontnt Why's this idiot doing media

Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane says Cole Palmer can decide games at the highest level 👀

And it's for this reason that were finished.

Sell Chelsea now and get out @ebehdad @todd_boehly enough is enough you’ve killed Chels. You’re not wanted here #BlueCoOut.

Liam Rosenior is the worst manager I’ve ever seen at Chelsea. So out of his depth, no tactics and utterly clueless. He perfectly represents everything Chelsea are under BlueCo.

Graham Arnold could not have gotten Iraq to the World Cup without THIS GUY 👇 - and the story of how they got here is beautiful 🇦🇺🤝🇮🇶 A-League fans will remember Ali Abbas. A 9-time Iraqi international, he sought asylum in Australia and became an Aussie citizen, seeking a better life amid a tough situation back home. In 2012 he joined Sydney FC, where he played under Arnie. Fast forward more than a decade and Abbas heard Iraq were interested in appointing his old boss as head coach. He not only encouraged Arnie to take the job, but was soon appointed as his interpreter, ensuring the Aussie great's messaged got to his players. Together, they helped get Iraq back to the World Cup after 40 years. A special, special story. Arnie's brilliant comments in his post-match press conference: tinyurl.com/2hdva7ja

Graham Arnold has done it. Iraq have done it 🇮🇶 Iraq's first World Cup in 40 YEARS! Arnold gets it done in another play-off, having guided Australia past Peru in 2022. The 62yo is now the first men's coach from the AFC to lead 2 nations at a World Cup. 👏

@SonOfChelsea @siphillipssport The situation 100% calls for it. Any sane fan can see it's the only way to turn the spotlight onto the ownership.

@siphillipssport I don’t like seeing players talk like this, but I’d be blind to dismiss the broader problems that probably lead to this. Excusing/ignoring how club culture, leadership and mistakes have filtered down just feels like a waste of time

You can label Enzo & Cucurella as bad apples - just like you can label Pochettino and Maresca as bad apples. At some point, you are just ignoring mounting evidence. Or it’s just copium.

Really damning stuff coming out from Marc Cucurella this morning. He’s throwing the owners under the bus. Says all you need to know about the state of things at Chelsea right now. Massive smack in the face the these owners and SDs. Senior ‘leader’ questioning the project. Ouch

@Blue_Footy Good. They both deserve better than what this ownership provides them with. A shit wage and no prospects of winning anything important.

"If I had the chance in the future [to return to Barca] I would value it, but it would be very nice," Cucurella toldCat Radio in Nov 2022. It's been his dream. Nothing new but just like Enzo, it's not right talking about these things at this time of the season. But if the vice captain is talking about transfer uncertainty, then who will caution others like Cucurella. That's why Enzo's made me angry. You are the second captain, should be making sure everyone is focused on the task ahead not talking about possible transfers. Both players are wrong to discuss it at this point. Again, it shows how messed up and leader-less that dressing room has become.

@CaBooMmmmm @hot_savce @NUCLRGOLF 😂😂😂

@hot_savce @NUCLRGOLF The fact you have a hybrid shows your too gay to successfully make triple.

🚨💰👮‍♂️ #DISCUSSION: — You have a four shot lead standing on 18 tee and need a triple bogey or better to win The Masters. Win and you get $4 Million. Fail, and you go to prison for a year. Would you do it?

@Vicish01 @grok what are the venues for these games

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: World Cup UEFA Play-Off FINALS! 🇧🇦 Bosnia vs Italy 🇮🇹 🇸🇪 Sweden vs Poland 🇵🇱 🇽🇰 Kosovo vs Turkey 🇹🇷 🇨🇿 Czech Republic vs Denmark 🇩🇰

Enzo Maresca worked under Pep, won the championship, came here won the conference league, thrashed PSG to win the CWC, beat Barcelona in the UCL. Then asked for a center back and never got it. Liam Rosenior couldn’t even manage Hull City and he will apparently stay no matter where we finish and can request transfers. This club is finished.

best team itw pretty fuckin obvious mate. managers are irrelevant.

@Blue_Footy Your boy Barco is coming next year is coming to save us though!!!

This season is done and dusted for us. That's how I see it. I don't see any signs of recovering from this slump.

@Blue_Footy @cfc_whale You usually have good takes but I'm concerned they're paying you too 🤦🏽

@DanielCFC01 @cfc_whale We don't lack experience in midfield. You don't understand the definition of experience. We only lack experience on the wings and at centre-back.

Just another kid, won't add anything tangible to this team if we are to be honest. Chelsea needs a seasoned midfielder and not another kid from France.

@Blue_Footy @cfc_whale No it doesn't. Caicedo, Enzo, Palmer are all 'quality'. They need experienced players around them - an experienced coach. You don't allow your arrogance as owners to think you can reinvent what constitutes a winning formula in football. We are four years into a joke of a project.

@DanielCFC01 @cfc_whale Joao Neves wasn't experienced when PSG bought him from Benfica after one big season. How is he now? Quality is what matters.

@Blue_Footy @cfc_whale PSG have got the right mix of experienced players to allow younger talent to improve & eventually flourish. Until we acquire the right experienced players, Barco-like signings need to fucking stop end of.

@Blue_Footy @cfc_whale Not experienced dont want him.