Chelsea began the Xabi Alonso era on Tuesday morning with an entertaining 6-4 friendly defeat of Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. This was the Spaniard’s first match at the helm and there was plenty for him to analyse as ten goals flew in and Joao Pedro’s late hat-trick sealed the proverbial three points for the travelling Londoners.

Chelsea begin their 2026/27 preseason slate as they travel to Australia to take on Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday. The Blues have fan favorite Cole Palmer in tow, as the England star was shockingly left out of the World Cup roster, but Chelsea's ...