Alonso Confirms James as Chelsea FC Captain

Chelsea FC's new boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Reece James will remain the club's captain, despite the right-back's recent absence due to his involvement in England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. James, 26, was made club captain in August 2023, having started his career in the club's academy.

Alonso Wants to Keep Fernandez at Chelsea FC

Alonso has also expressed his desire to keep midfielder Enzo Fernandez at the club, despite the 25-year-old's recent transfer rumors. Fernandez signed for Chelsea FC from Benfica in January 2023 for £106.8m, a British-record transfer at the time, and enjoyed his best season last term, scoring 10 Premier League goals and providing four assists in 36 appearances.

Transfer Interest in Garnacho

Meanwhile, Alonso has confirmed that there is interest from other clubs in winger Alejandro Garnacho. The 22-year-old did not take part in Alonso's first training session this week and Sky Sports has previously reported that Chelsea FC are prepared to sell him for £50m this summer.

Pre-Season Tour

Alonso also announced that striker Nicolas Jackson, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, will join Chelsea FC's pre-season tour of Asia. The tour is set to take place soon, with the team looking to build momentum ahead of the new season.

Current Form

Chelsea FC are currently 10th in the Premier League, with 52 points from 38 games, and are 33 points behind leaders Arsenal. The team has scored 58 goals this season, while conceding 52, resulting in a +6 goal difference.

What's Next?

As Chelsea FC prepares for the new season, fans will be eager to see how the team performs under Alonso's leadership. With the transfer window still open, there may be more developments in the coming weeks. One thing is certain, however, and that is that Alonso is committed to building a strong team that can compete for major honors.

Alonso's Philosophy

Alonso was keener to discuss his philosophy than to make any predictions about how Chelsea FC might fare in his first season in charge. He emphasized the importance of European qualification and the need to build a strong team that can compete in all competitions.

Conclusion

As Chelsea FC prepares for the new season, fans will be eager to see how the team performs under Alonso's leadership. With the transfer window still open, there may be more developments in the coming weeks. One thing is certain, however, and that is that Alonso is committed to building a strong team that can compete for major honors.