Did You Notice: Xabi Alonso's Chelsea are winning – without the ball

Alonso is a coach who has a track record of evolving his teams but, for now, expect Chelsea to keep ceding possession

Chelsea win again, but this isn't Xabi Alonso ball yet; are Como for real?  ESPN

Chelsea have won two out of two in the Premier League under Xabi Alonso, but can they continue to let the opposition dominate possession?

Xabi Alonso gives worrying injury update on key Chelsea player  GB News

The midfielder was left out of the Blues’ squad for the win over Brighton.

The Blues recorded just 26% possession vs. Brighton, but they did damage on the counter to make it two wins from two

The Ecuador international was returning to action after sustaining a knock in training that caused him to miss the opening league fixture at Fulham and the Carabao Cup victory over Luton in midweek. He made his first appearance of the campaign against his former club on Sunday, but lasted just 14 minutes after replacin

Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.

Chelsea held off a Brighton fightback to clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory and continue their winning start under manager Xabi Alonso.

In the fullness of time Chelsea’s surrender against Brighton & Hove Albion last April may come to be seen as the turning point. The humiliation accelerated Liam Rosenior’s demise and forced the Stamford Bridge hierarchy into a reckoning which has led to the appointment of Xabi Alonso, a shift in the transfer strategy,

30 Aug 2026 11:10PM LONDON, Aug 30 : Chelsea's entertaining start to life under new manager Xavi Alonso continued with a 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.An early goal by Romeo Lavia and efforts by Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro put them 3-0 up after 32 minutes but t

The Blues have made a change between the sticks with Enzo Fernandez and Robert Sanchez not in the squad ahead of potential moves away from the club