Alonso: Chelsea is close to the squad we planned

The head coach of London Chelsea, Xabi Alonso, shared his thoughts on the formation of the team on the eve of the closing of the transfer window. About the composition of the team: "We're pretty close to what we planned. We'll see how everything ends, whether the plan will be fully implemented, whether there's something that still needs to be done or can't be done. But I'm convinced that overall we'll have a good balance. We have to follow the events of the last few days, but for now the team is coming together. This process takes time. We are in a good position and we have a few more days to see the final result." About working with a large team without European cups: "It's important to respect and understand that not all players are at the same stage in their career. Some are already established performers, while others are in their first year at a club like Chelsea or in the Premier League in general. Football players understand this, and it directly affects the formation of the team. I don't have specific figures regarding the number of players, but there are clear ideas that we are close to implementing," the Spanish specialist broadcaster said. Earlier it was reported that Chelsea found a replacement for Enzo Fernandez.