{"id":6580,"date":"2026-10-01T10:19:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6580"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:19:49","slug":"john-terrys-chelsea-verdict-will-worry-xabi-alonso-his-job-security-could-be-in-doubt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6580","title":{"rendered":"John Terry’s Chelsea verdict will worry Xabi Alonso, his job security could be in doubt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chelsea are largely an unknown quantity in the Premier League at the moment. It is difficult to really predict what the Blues will be under Xabi Alonso, but John Terry\u2019s verdict will worry the manager.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After seven games, Alonso<\/a> has watched his side win four times, lose twice and then draw against Hull City. There have been many positives, mostly the flow of goals and the instant connection in attack.<\/p>\n

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But there are negatives too. The defeat at Brentford, the injuries, the 21 Premier League games without a clean sheet stretching back to the start of Liam Rosenior\u2019s reign, the 12 goals conceded in five matches.<\/p>\n

It is far too early to tell what Alonso\u2019s Chelsea<\/a> will look like at the end of the season. It is impossible to predict if Alonso will be the long-term manager that guides Chelsea back to the top of the pyramid.<\/p>\n

John Terry thinks Chelsea are two years away from title challenge<\/h2>\n

That unknown is both exciting and worrying. Alonso will know that to be a successful Chelsea manager, instant success is crucial. However, given Chelsea\u2019s dismal 25-26 season, success is rather subjective.<\/p>\n

For most, returning to the Champions League would be a success. But even that is a tall order for last season\u2019s 10th-best side. Speaking on Theo Walcott\u2019s TikTok<\/a>, Terry<\/a> spoke about Chelsea\u2019s long-term aim.<\/p>\n

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How would you rate Xabi Alonso’s first weeks at Stamford Bridge?<\/h3>\n

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Walcott asked John Terry who will finish higher. Terry replied: \u201cUnfortunately, it will be Arsenal. We\u2019re still a couple of years from competing for a title. [Arsenal] have the chance to dominate the Premier League.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Terry\u2019s verdict will be a real concern for Alonso<\/h2>\n

Terry is right; it will take two or three years before Chelsea can genuinely believe they have the quality, the cohesion, the right tactics, the right squad to challenge for the title. But that is a concern for the manager.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s hierarchy, even if it has changed in recent weeks are known to be impatient. Yes, Todd Boehly is gone, and Behdad Eghbali seems more considered in his approach, but instant success is key at Chelsea.<\/p>\n

This fanbase is an expectant one; it requires silverware, it requires instant success. If Chelsea are two or three years away from a title challenge, Alonso will know that his job security could become in doubt.<\/p>\n

Will Clearlake and Eghbali be willing to wait that long and give Alonso that time? The past suggests they might not, but Arsenal have proven that consistency with the manager does reap the rewards eventually.<\/p>\n

Gary Lineker does not believe the pressure is on Alonso just yet,<\/a> but did make the point that this is Chelsea and anything can happen. Eghbali needs to give Alonso time \u2013 but how long can he truly wait?<\/p>\n

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