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Xabi Alonso leaves Chelsea star's agents 'in fear' after Arsenal defeat

Xabi Alonso has left a Chelsea star's agent fearing that the player might struggle for regular first-team game time this season following Sunday's defeat at Arsenal Estevao's camp are worried that Xabi Alonso will continue to use him at right wing-back for Chelsea, it has been claimed. The 19-year-old, who joined the Blues in a £29million deal from Palmeiras last summer, made 38 appearances during his first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. But Estevao's game time has been reduced so far this term following Xabi Alonso's appointment as the club's first-team manager. Alonso has started with a three-at-the-back formation in each of his first two Premier League matches with two defensive-minded midfielders, two attacking midfielders and one centre forward. Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, who signed for the Blues in a club record £117million deal earlier this summer, have operated in the No.10 roles with Joao Pedro up front. ...
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Barcelona issue public response to Lionel Messi’s surprise Camp Nou appearance

 


La Liga champions Barcelona have on Monday sent a message the way of club icon Lionel Messi, in response to the Argentine’s shock visit to the Spotify Camp Nou.


Veteran attacker Messi of course turned heads across world football in the early hours of Monday.


This came upon the 38-year-old taking to social media, to unveil a series of photos of himself in attendance at the newly-renovated Camp Nou.


After making the journey to Spain for a training camp with the Argentine national team, Messi made use of the opportunity to visit the club where he made his name.


Barcelona, it is understood, were completely unaware of these plans, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner having been granted access to the stadium by the Limak construction company present late on Sunday night.


As alluded to above, though, the Blaugrana have since moved to make clear that Messi is, always has been, and always will be welcome at the Camp Nou.


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