Chelsea's unused XI worth £400m highlights squad depth

Chelsea's bench was so deep that an entire starting XI of stars never made the matchday squad.

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What happened. Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso's first game, with goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer.

• An entire XI of first-team players was left out of the squad.
• The unused players are valued at almost £400 million.
• Gabriel Slonina, signed in 2022, still awaits his debut.

Alonso's squad depth could be key in a long season, but managing such a large roster will be a challenge.

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