The destruction of the million brigade. Does Alonso have a man left? .. European clubs are tearing Chelsea’s “weakened” body.

The 2025-2026 season ended in a real disaster for Chelsea, who finished 10th in the English Premier League and failed to qualify for any European championship the following season, with a continued decline that reflects the failure of the project of the American owners, despite Todd Bull and Behdad Eghbali investing more than two billion euros after taking charge of the club.

Total collapse in recent months

Just when Chelsea seemed to be back on track under Enzo Maresca, nothing was left of what had been built.

After Mariska’s departure on New Year’s Day, it was no use appointing Liam Rosenior, who was sacked after just three-and-a-half months, with Calum McFarlane taking over on an interim basis until the end of the season.

There were 9 matches left, the team needed only 6 points to at least guarantee a place in the Europa League, but even that was not enough.

With 7 defeats, one draw and only one win, “Chelsea” could not even qualify for the European Conference League, and “Sunderland”, who beat the “blues” (2-1) last, will go to Europe.

Alonso inherits a luxurious but old project

Xabi Alonso will head “Chelsea” from July 1, inheriting a project that is as luxurious as it is dilapidated.

With Chelsea out of contention for European championships and many of their players keen to continue to showcase their talents at the highest level, the Spanish manager’s arrival heralds a mass departure of key players.

Enzo Fernandez says goodbye.

Many Chelsea fans were left with a feeling of farewell by Enzo Fernandez’s gesture to the fans at Stamford Bridge.

The Argentine, who is under contract until 2032, has been in the headlines for weeks after publicly declaring his desire to ‘live in Madrid’, attracting interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

“Real Madrid” needs a player with his characteristics. “Manchester City” wants to return him to work with the candidate to replace Guardiola, Enzo Maresca. “Paris Saint-Germain” has enough money.

Fernandez became the most expensive transfer in Premier League history when Chelsea paid more than €120 million to sign him in January 2023, but his departure has become possible.

A mass exodus threatens the Blues

The problem is that the Argentine is not the only one who is threatened to leave. Barcelona have set their sights on Chelsea player of the season Joao Pedro, while clubs such as Manchester United and Atletico are monitoring other stars such as Cole Palmer and Mark Cucurella.

An almost impossible task

With or without these stars, the process of radical change that Alonso must undertake is significant. He will have a goal, even a duty, to revive Chelsea through competitions and championships if he does not want to suffer the fate of Tuchel, Potter, Lampard, Pochettino, Maresca and Rosenior. That is why the club has appointed him a technical director with full powers, not just a head coach, but the work ahead of him is hard and long.