{"id":1692,"date":"2026-08-20T13:43:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1692"},"modified":"2026-08-20T13:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:43:18","slug":"jamie-carraghers-chelsea-hot-take-shows-how-scary-the-blues-are-under-xabi-alonso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1692","title":{"rendered":"Jamie Carragher’s Chelsea hot take shows how scary the Blues are under Xabi Alonso"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jamie Carragher has never been afraid to be critical of what\u2019s going on at Chelsea, although even he is predicting the Blues to have a strong campaign under Xabi Alonso.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/a> have a lot to put right after their 10th-placed finish last season, seeing them miss out on European football for this campaign.<\/p>\n

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Despite their failings, they have still been able to enjoy a successful transfer window, bringing in the likes of Morgan Rogers<\/a> and Maxence Lacroix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Which Chelsea signing will have the best 26\/27 season, and why?<\/h3>\n

Will anyone top Joao Pedro’s impact last season?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Jamie Carragher tips Chelsea to challenge for the Premier League title<\/h2>\n

There is an air of excitement with Alonso<\/a> at the helm too, after he enjoyed a positive pre-season campaign following the introduction of the back-three system.<\/p>\n

Jamie Carragher was asked to give his hot take for the 2026\/27 Premier League season, and he stated that he believes Chelsea will be the closest contenders to defending champions, Arsenal.<\/p>\n

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He told The Overlap<\/a>: \u201cI think Chelsea could challenge for the title. Be in there \u2019till after Christmas. The biggest challengers to Arsenal. It\u2019s on the back of no European football. I just think, I like the signing of the lad from Crystal Palace [Lacroix], he\u2019s bringing experience in, he\u2019s played in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

\u201cMorgan Rogers and Cole Palmer, if that works. Joao Pedro I think is a really good player. The midfield, they\u2019ve got really good players in there. They\u2019ve got a competent manager, and I\u2019m expecting them to have a really good season.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League in 2026\/27?<\/h3>\n

Let’s hear how you think Xabi Alonso will get on this season\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Chelsea have come a long way in Carragher\u2019s eyes<\/h2>\n

Carragher\u2019s hot take from last season also involved Chelsea, however in a far less positive way than what he is predicting this time around.<\/p>\n

The Liverpool legend predicted the Blues would not make it out of the group stages of the Champions League<\/a>, only for them to finish in the top eight and qualify without a play-off.<\/p>\n

Their campaign ended at the next stage against eventual winners, PSG, and their season completely derailed from this point on under Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n

However, there is newfound confidence with Alonso at the helm, and he will be looking for the perfect start to the campaign when he takes his side to Craven Cottage to face Fulham.<\/p>\n

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