Chelsea’s Alonso identity still to form in a midfield that remains a problem | Chelsea

Xabi Alonso played for Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich and was a key figure for Spain when their midfield dominated international football between 2008 and 2012. He does not need to be educated about the importance of control, but there has been a clear distinction between his identity as a player and how his Chelsea side have played.

Chelsea’s average possession stands at 47.8% after nine…