Chelsea have a more 'balanced' roster under Alonso
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Xabi Alonso's first season with Chelsea and what to expect from them with more veterans in the team and no European football to focus on the Premier League.
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Chelsea are less than three weeks away from officially kicking off the Xabi Alonso era at Stamford Bridge, as the Blues continue their preseason preparations with a friendly against Juventus on Wednesday.
