Xabi Alonso must axe six Chelsea players after getting what Liam Rosenior didn’t | Football | Sport

Xabi Alonso’s announcement as Chelsea manager was a nice sweetener for the Blues fans following their disappointing FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City. The two-time European champions limped to a 1-0 loss in the Wembley showpiece, with Antoine Semenyo’s second-half goal separating the two teams.

It’s some coup for the west Londoners, who have endured another rollercoaster season, and could be about to miss out on European football altogether. Alonso, who started the season as Real Madrid boss, will replace Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge, but has plenty of work to do, not least with the state of the Chelsea squad. Ahead of his arrival at the capital club, Express Sport have picked out six players who need to be moved on.

The goalkeeper department has been an issue at Chelsea for some time. Robert Sanchez has his moments, but far too often the Frenchman is at the scene of the crime. Chelsea won’t ever be a serious contender for the biggest trophies as long as he’s between the sticks.

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If Sanchez is a liability, Filip Jorgensen is a disaster waiting to happen. It really wouldn’t be a surprise if Alonso’s first job as Chelsea manager is to source two goalkeepers for his squad.

It was a nice idea bringing him in on a free transfer, but the sad reality is Tosin Adarabioyo’s level isn’t – or rather shouldn’t – be where Chelsea wants to go. Too error-prone and not up to scratch.

Xabi Alonso must axe six Chelsea players after getting what Liam Rosenior didn’t

Xabi Alonso’s announcement as Chelsea manager was a nice sweetener for the Blues fans following their disappointing FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City. The two-time European champions limped to a 1-0 loss in the Wembley showpiece, with Antoine Semenyo’s second-half goal separating the two teams.

It’s some coup for the west Londoners, who have endured another rollercoaster season, and could be about to miss out on European football altogether. Alonso, who started the season as Real Madrid boss, will replace Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge, but has plenty of work to do, not least with the state of the Chelsea squad. Ahead of his arrival at the capital club, Express Sport have picked out six players who need to be moved on.

The goalkeeper department has been an issue at Chelsea for some time. Robert Sanchez has his moments, but far too often the Frenchman is at the scene of the crime. Chelsea won’t ever be a serious contender for the biggest trophies as long as he’s between the sticks.

If Sanchez is a liability, Filip Jorgensen is a disaster waiting to happen. It really wouldn’t be a surprise if Alonso’s first job as Chelsea manager is to source two goalkeepers for his squad.

It was a nice idea bringing him in on a free transfer, but the sad reality is Tosin Adarabioyo’s level isn’t – or rather shouldn’t – be where Chelsea want to go. Too error-prone and not up to scratch.

Likewise for Trevoh Chalobah. He was given a second lease of life after his loan spell with Crystal Palace was cut short last season, and has played plenty since. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him move on, not least because his sale would represent 100 per cent profit.

This one is only if the reports that Chelsea’s financial situation is looking sketchy prove to be true. Enzo Fernandez is one of the most valuable members of the Blues’ squad, but if they miss out on European football altogether, there’s a chance he’ll attract outside attention. A hefty transfer fee could be just what Chelsea need to balance the books.

Not every transfer has to be a success and sometimes it’s better to cut your losses before things spiral out of control. Liam Delap impressed in a team that got relegated last season, but that didn’t mean he’d be a success at Chelsea. Delap has one Premier League goal in 26 appearances this season. Not good enough.