16/10/2026
🚨 Xabi Alonso Full Press Conference Ahead Of Everton Clash!!!
— On Reece James:
"We are all disappointed, especially for him. He wanted to have a good start after the international break.
"We don't set timelines but he will be out for several weeks. It won't be short. We will see after Christmas, time will tell."
— On Recce James injury:
"Yes, we have until the next break. Four more PL games. A cup game as well. We will be able to manage well with the options we have. The others are available. We feel good."
He says it doesn't mean they will enter the market for a midfielder in January as he will likely be back before then.
— On on 4-4-2 shape vs Bournemouth:
"We want to be flexible, but solid whenever we are pressing high or lower. We feel the distances are right and the balances are right. We chose that way versus Bournemouth. Everton will be different."
— On Everton:
"Tomorrow is going to be tough. But we are looking forward to this game, intensity, high demand and tempo. A good atmosphere. We are looking forward to it."
"We want to compete. We know what it takes to win away in tough stadiums. For sure, the experience for Brentford is not forgotten."
— On Midfield Decisions
"The midfielders need to take, for me, in a game many, many, many decisions. Small ones that look meaningless but are significant. That means they are always thinking one step ahead. We are working for that."
"It's in the moment [my team talks]. I don't take credit for that [laughs]. It's for the players. Sometimes you talk and lose the game! You need to have an impact. The emotional part of the game is important."
— On Chelsea Captainship
"We have Moi, Levi, players that take the responsibility. They have the support from the rest."
"You can be captain without an armband. Ones who wear it have to be proud and take responsibility. You can have leadership without it."
— On Emmanuel Emegha:
"He's not yet [fit]. He felt something yesterday, a little thing. He's going to be
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