Xabi Alonso firmly believes that every player will play their part in the team.

Chelsea will travel to Sunderland for their 10th Premier League match of the 2026/27 season. Manager Xabi Alonso stated in an interview that all players will eventually have the opportunity to showcase their abilities within the team.

Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the last round of the Premier League, thanks to a goal from Morgan Rodgers and a penalty from Palmer. After winning three and losing two of their last five matches, Chelsea currently sit fourth in the standings with 16 points.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said, "Sometimes, players feel like they're far from getting a chance to play, but they're not actually that far away. The key is to wait for the opportunity, and every player will have their moment. We've seen this happen before, and it will happen again in the future."

"Because when we deal with injuries, some positions are affected, and some positions are affected more than others. In the long run, everyone will eventually see that every player can play their part in the team."

Speaking about Esteban Willian's performance in the last match, Xabi Alonso said, "It's a very good thing for him and the team. He played such an important role in the game. We made this decision, and he knew he would get his chance in that game, which was very important for him and the team."

Regarding Wesley Fofana's ability to overcome mistakes in the match, Xabi Alonso said, "The key is how to deal with difficult moments, and Wesley Fofana did very well and delivered many excellent performances. He knew what mistakes he made and responded very well. He was very solid in the second half, just like he was against Liverpool."

“He has been playing in the Premier League for several years and has played for this club for four years. As a professional player, you have to learn to deal with things that don’t go as planned, including making mistakes and facing all kinds of difficult situations.”

In addition, Xabi Alonso said, "I see Wesley Fofana becoming very focused. He has a child now, which has made him more mature. At the same time, he takes on more responsibility on the field."

“Sometimes his approach isn’t very direct, but that can sometimes have a positive effect. So we will continue to support him; he’s very important to the team.”

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