Joe Cole fears Xabi Alonso is ‘furious’ with Chelsea board over transfer decision
Alonso ‘sent a message’ to the Chelsea board during the defeat to Brentford (Picture: AFP) Joe Cole fears Xabi Alonso sent a ‘furious’ message to the Chelsea board with his decision to bring on 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli during their defeat away to Brentford. The Blues conceded three times in...
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What happenedJoe Cole fears Xabi Alonso is ‘furious’ with Chelsea board over transfer decision.
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Left / center-leftJoe Cole fears Xabi Alonso is ‘furious’ with Chelsea board over transfer decision
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Joe Cole fears Xabi Alonso is ‘furious’ with Chelsea board over transfer decision
Alonso ‘sent a message’ to the Chelsea board during the defeat to Brentford (Picture: AFP) Joe Cole fears Xabi Alonso sent a ‘furious’ message to the Chelsea board with his decision to brin...