Alonso's Unlikely Choice: What This Means for Chelsea and the Premier League Xabi Alonso's appointment as Chelsea manager has sent shockwaves through the football world, particularly in Liverpool, where many expected him to succeed Jürgen Klopp.
However, in a candid interview with BBC Sport, Alonso revealed that his decision to join Chelsea was largely driven by timing.
A Manager's Timing is Everything Alonso's comments about timing are revealing, especially given the tumultuous transfer period preceding his arrival at Stamford Bridge.