Xabi Alonso is already actively preparing his arrival at Chelsea. Inducted this weekend as the new coach of the Blues from July 1, the Spaniard should arrive at Stamford Bridge with several important members of his staff, according to The Athletic. His loyal assistant Sebastian Parrilla, who has worked with him since his coaching debut at Real Madrid CF in 2018, should be part of the adventure. Alberto Encinas, Benat Labaien and physical trainer Ismael Camenforte Lopez are also expected in London after having already worked with Alonso at Bayer 04 Leverkusen then at Real Madrid.
At the same time, Chelsea wishes to retain part of its current staff. Calum McFarlane should stay at the club to join the new coach’s technical team, as will Bernardo Cueva and Ben Roberts. Appointed for four seasons, Xabi Alonso will have the difficult task of launching a new cycle at Stamford Bridge after a very disappointing season for the Blues, on the verge of not being European next season.
