Five Chelsea players with a point to prove to Xabi Alonso while on international duty

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is monitoring five players on international duty in September 2026: Estevao Willian, Valentin Barco, Jorrel Hato, Geovany Quenda and one other. Alonso wants them to prove they deserve starting places after Chelsea's inconsistent form. The Blues face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on October 10.

Source: Five Chelsea players with a point to prove to Xabi Alonso while on international duty — Football London

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