CHELSEA

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Xabi Alonso backs Maxence Lacroix to transform Chelsea defence

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes new signing Maxence Lacroix has the mentality and leadership to make an immediate difference after completing his move from Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea land defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

Chelsea have completed the signing of defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace in a deal reported to be worth 52 million pounds.

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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso praises Joao Pedro after pre-season treble

Xabi Alonso believes Joao Pedro's World Cup disappointment has fuelled the Chelsea striker's determination after his hat-trick in the Blues' 6-4 pre-season victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.

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Chelsea edge 10-goal thriller as Xabi Alonso kicks off new era in pre-season friendly

Joao Pedro scored a stunning nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea fought back to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in an entertaining pre-season friendly, handing new head coach Xabi Alonso a winning start.

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'Confident' Jamie Gittens targets trophies under Xabi Alonso at Chelsea

Jamie Gittens believes he is ready to make a much bigger impact for Chelsea this season after putting last year's injury problems behind him.

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Xabi Alonso expects Morgan Rogers to make immediate Chelsea impact

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes new signing Morgan Rogers has everything needed to make an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge and says the England international will strengthen the club's attacking options.

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