Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Alonso's Chelsea debut looms as presser set
Xabi Alonso faces the media for the first time as Chelsea boss ahead of a west London derby.
Xabi Alonso
coach
Match
Chelsea vs Fulham, Premier League
Venue
Craven Cottage
Date
Monday evening
Presser time
1:30pm UK
What happened. Xabi Alonso is set to hold his pre-match press conference at Cobham ahead of Chelsea's Premier League trip to Fulham on Monday, with Enzo Fernandez's future a key topic.
- Alonso will address speculation over Enzo Fernandez's future.
- The press conference is his first as Chelsea manager.
- He is due to speak at 1:30pm UK time.
This is Alonso's Premier League managerial debut, with expectations high at Stamford Bridge.
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