Pre-match press conference with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso ahead of Everton v Chelsea in the Premier League.
Alonso discusses Reece James following his knee surgery, the captain’s recovery and what his absence means for Chelsea’s midfield and January transfer plans.
He also addresses the leadership group, including Levi Colwill and Moisés Caicedo, and provides fitness updates on Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens.
Alonso reflects on lessons from Brentford, Chelsea’s defensive shape and search for clean sheets, as well as Morgan Rogers’ comments about his team talks.
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Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:34 Reece James injury and successful knee surgery
1:21 Recovery timescale and avoiding a rushed return
1:59 Midfield options while Reece James is unavailable
2:24 Whether the injury changes January transfer plans
2:44 Reece James importance and continued influence
3:11 Expected goals, scoring form and conceding fewer
4:02 Lessons from Brentford ahead of Everton away
4:35 Defensive shape and the balance against Bournemouth
5:37 Midfield decisions and responsibilities off the ball
6:39 Morgan Rogers praise and preparing team talks
7:53 Leadership group and replacing the injured captain
8:25 Leading without an armband throughout the week
8:57 Different personalities within the captaincy group
9:47 Emmanuel Emegha availability and attacking qualities
10:51 Jamie Gittens recovery and remaining time out
11:03 Response to Enzo Maresca comments on Reece James
12:08 Clean sheets and balancing attack with defence
13:19 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe!
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