Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 26 Jul 2026
Alonso leads first Chelsea training in Sydney
Nearly 5,000 fans watched Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea session in Sydney.
Xabi Alonso
coach
Manager
Xabi Alonso
Venue
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Attendance
Nearly 5,000 supporters
Debut match
vs Western Sydney Wanderers, July 28
What happened. Xabi Alonso led his first Chelsea training session on Sunday morning at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, in front of nearly 5,000 fans.
- Alonso will debut as Chelsea manager on Tuesday against Western Sydney Wanderers.
- Chelsea also face Tottenham, Juventus, AC Milan, and Johor Darul Ta'zim on tour.
Alonso aims to start his Chelsea tenure with a win in Sydney on Tuesday.
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