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Will Xabi Alonso's Chelsea gamble pay off?
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‘I think it’s probably the best appointment that Chelsea fans could hope for’
Chelsea have confirmed Xabi Alonso as their next manager (not head coach) to take charge in the summer.
The former Liverpool midfielder’s stock is still high, despite his profile exit from Real Madrid earlier this season, thanks to his heroics as Bayer Leverkusen boss, where his side went a season unbeaten and prised the Bundesliga title away from Bayern Munich.
But has he taken a gamble with his future in taking on the hot seat at Stamford Bridge?
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