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“There’s something there we should be concerned about” – Former Chelsea player slams Xabi Alonso after loss to Tottenham

Former Chelsea player Jason Cundy has slammed Blues manager Xabi Alonso after the loss to Tottenham. He believes the Spaniard made several mistakes, raising questions about him.

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 4:35 PM

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Jason Cundy criticized Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso for failing to make necessary tactical adjustments against Tottenham.
Tottenham defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge via a Mike Penders own goal and a Mathys Tel strike.
Jamie O'Hara claimed Chelsea approached the derby with an arrogant attitude.

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Former Chelsea player Jason Cundy criticized Blues manager Xabi Alonso following Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Speaking on talkSPORT, Cundy questioned Alonso's tactical decisions and lack of adjustments against Roberto De Zerbi's side, suggesting supporters have reason for concern. Fellow pundit Jamie O'Hara also argued that Chelsea displayed an arrogant approach to the fixture.

Tottenham secured the victory at Stamford Bridge courtesy of a Mike Penders own goal and a late strike from Mathys Tel. Alonso acknowledged that his squad shared collective blame for the subpar performance, noting that conceding the opening goal and receiving a red card hindered any potential comeback.

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