Eden Hazard backs Xabi Alonso and praises Chelsea’s attacking style

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·16 September 2026

Eden Hazard has been impressed by Xabi Alonso’s early work at Chelsea, highlighting the team’s attacking outlook.

According to L'Équipe, the former Blues winger appreciates the style the Spanish coach has introduced.

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Hazard also hopes his old club can push for the leading positions this season.

He regards Alonso’s start in the role as encouraging, particularly the front-foot football.

For Hazard, Chelsea are enjoyable to watch at this stage, and he wants that to translate into a strong campaign.

Source: L'Équipe

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