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Calum McFarlane: “Really exciting news, great coach with massive pedigree. It’s …
Calum McFarlane:
“Really exciting news, great coach with massive pedigree. It’s exciting for the club and we are all looking forward to working with Xabi [Alonso]. This is a massive club that will always attract top managers and players.”
On how big Chelsea are to attract Xabi Alonso:
“It doesn’t surprise me, we’re a massive club with some of the best players in the world.”
“I haven’t thought about that [prospect of wanting to work with Xabi Alonso as part of backroom staff]. There’s so much to prepare for.”
On team news:
“They’re gonna train this afternoon and we will have a much better idea of where they are.”
“We need to be careful with Levi. He’s performed well in those two games. We’ll see how he looks today.”
On Spurs challenge:
“We’re very, very focused. We need to win the next two games to give ourselves the best chance to finish as high in the table as possible and get European football.”
On Levi Colwill performances:
“It’s been great to have Levi back – great for English football as well. We have a really talented, high potential player here. To perform away at Anfield and in the FA Cup final, we’re all really excited about Levi.”
“Romeo [Lavia] took a slight knock in the build-up to the game, nothing major. With Romeo, we don’t want to take that risk. We need to be careful…”
“Benoit [Badiashile] and Mamadou [Sarr] didn’t make the squad – we can use them in the next two games potentially. We have a lot of players in their position.”
On if the players understand the importance of Chelsea v Spurs:
“The players have showed fight and heart in the last two games. For me, that’s not an issue. Everyone knows about the rivalry but both teams also have lots to play for. Both teams are fighting for the points, so we shouldn’t need to add extra motivation but it will naturally be there.”
On Xabi Alonso:
“He sent me a text message yesterday, I will keep that private, but mainly about the final.”
On if the players are excited about Alonso:
“Everyone is excited. He’s a great coach, won major trophies, a great playing career. He will have lots of respect from everyone. We’re very excited.”
That’s all from Calum McFarlane for now!
“Really exciting news, great coach with massive pedigree. It’s exciting for the club and we are all looking forward to working with Xabi [Alonso]. This is a massive club that will always attract top managers and players.”
On how big Chelsea are to attract Xabi Alonso:
“It doesn’t surprise me, we’re a massive club with some of the best players in the world.”
“I haven’t thought about that [prospect of wanting to work with Xabi Alonso as part of backroom staff]. There’s so much to prepare for.”
On team news:
“They’re gonna train this afternoon and we will have a much better idea of where they are.”
“We need to be careful with Levi. He’s performed well in those two games. We’ll see how he looks today.”
On Spurs challenge:
“We’re very, very focused. We need to win the next two games to give ourselves the best chance to finish as high in the table as possible and get European football.”
On Levi Colwill performances:
“It’s been great to have Levi back – great for English football as well. We have a really talented, high potential player here. To perform away at Anfield and in the FA Cup final, we’re all really excited about Levi.”
“Romeo [Lavia] took a slight knock in the build-up to the game, nothing major. With Romeo, we don’t want to take that risk. We need to be careful…”
“Benoit [Badiashile] and Mamadou [Sarr] didn’t make the squad – we can use them in the next two games potentially. We have a lot of players in their position.”
On if the players understand the importance of Chelsea v Spurs:
“The players have showed fight and heart in the last two games. For me, that’s not an issue. Everyone knows about the rivalry but both teams also have lots to play for. Both teams are fighting for the points, so we shouldn’t need to add extra motivation but it will naturally be there.”
On Xabi Alonso:
“He sent me a text message yesterday, I will keep that private, but mainly about the final.”
On if the players are excited about Alonso:
“Everyone is excited. He’s a great coach, won major trophies, a great playing career. He will have lots of respect from everyone. We’re very excited.”
That’s all from Calum McFarlane for now!
2026-05-18T10:23:57+00:00
