Chelsea, Xabi Alonso and Moises Caicedo
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Xabi Alonso has addressed Estevao's reported unhappiness at Chelsea amid transfer rumours. The 19-year-old made 38 appearances during his first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. After joining in a £29M deal from Palmeiras last summer, Estevao was noted as one of the best young talents in Europe.
BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club team have been discussing Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso's "brave" and "fascinating" approach to defending Arsenal 's corners. The Spaniard suffered his first defeat as Blues manager on Sunday, as Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to earn a 2-1 win at Emirates Stadium.
The Blues recorded just 26% possession vs. Brighton, but they did damage on the counter to make it two wins from two
The battle of the former Real Madrid managers in west London ended with Xabi Alonso's Chelsea coming out on top against his fellow debutant Alvaro Arbeloa in a hugely entertaining clash.
Morgan Rogers was Chelsea’s big addition this summer, and the story of how he came to Stamford Bridge is an interesting one.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as
Moises Caicedo was absent for Chelsea's defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, and Xabi Alonso is being very cautious about the midfielder's injury.