“What a disastrous season” – Gary Neville says Chelsea fully relying on Xabi Alonso now
Gary Neville has criticized Chelsea's disastrous season, emphasizing their heavy reliance on Xabi Alonso for improvement. The club finished 10th in the league after a recent loss to Sunderland, missing out on European competition. Alonso's appointment is seen as a positive move, but he faces a significant challenge ahead.
- ▪Chelsea finished the season in 10th place after losing 2-1 to Sunderland.
- ▪The defeat meant Chelsea will not participate in any European competitions next season.
- ▪Gary Neville described the season as disastrous and highlighted the pressure on Xabi Alonso to turn things around.
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