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Xabi Alonso just said what Chelsea fans want to hear – but actions speak louder than words

Xabi Alonso was very positive about Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong in today’s press conference – but will he follow through tomorrow? If you enjoy Talk…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Will Faulks argues Xabi Alonso must back up his praise for Josh Acheampong by actually starting him.
Alonso praised Acheampong's maturity and international performances, confirming he will play more matches.
Faulks notes Chelsea managers repeatedly praise Acheampong but continue to favor experienced defenders.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised young defender Josh Acheampong during a press conference, highlighting his maturity and performances with England's Under-21s. Alonso affirmed that Acheampong is ready to compete in the Premier League and promised that the youngster will feature again. However, writer Will Faulks contends that despite successive managers praising Acheampong, Chelsea continually relies on older players instead of giving him regular league starts.

In additional team updates, Alonso shared positive injury news following a three-week break. Most notably, midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to return to the squad after recovering from a calf injury.

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