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Chelsea winger’s “mini pre-season” gives him a chance to turn around potential disaster season

Alejandro Garnacho’s season had a false start, but he’s now had a chance to remedy it with a “mini pre-season” according to the Telegraph. If…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Talk Chelsea highlights that Alejandro Garnacho's international break "mini pre-season" offers a chance to revive his season.
Garnacho has played under an hour for Aston Villa since joining the club on loan in the summer.
According to the Telegraph's John Percy, Garnacho used the three-week break to build up his speed and fitness.

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Talk Chelsea reports that winger Alejandro Garnacho has undertaken a "mini pre-season" during the three-week international break to improve his form. According to John Percy in the Telegraph, the loan signing has spent the break building fitness after playing less than an hour for Aston Villa since his summer arrival.

Writer Will Faulks notes that Garnacho scored in two behind-closed-doors friendlies, providing an opportunity to impress manager Unai Emery. The author argues that the work gives the player a positive chance to turn around a difficult start to his season.

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