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Xabi Alonso Criticizes Chelsea's Creativity, Calls for More Attacking Risk

Xabi Alonso Criticizes Chelsea's Creativity, Calls for More Attacking Risk
English Premier League · 00:37:37 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has raised concerns about Chelsea's creative play, suggesting the team is overly cautious in their approach.

The Bayer Leverkusen manager, speaking in a recent analysis, pointed to a lack of inventive attacking movements as a key issue for the Premier League side.

Alonso did not provide specific tactical solutions but emphasized the need for more risk-taking in the final third to unlock defenses.

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