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Chelsea optimistic about luring Xabi Alonso but are also eyeing Andoni Iraola
Club also interested in Silva, Glasner and Filipe Luís
TL;DR
- Chelsea has had encouraging discussions with Xabi Alonso regarding a head coach position.
- Andoni Iraola is also a top candidate, with Chelsea having met with him.
- Other managers considered include Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner, and Filipe Luís.
- Chelsea is not rushing their decision and is confident in attracting their preferred candidate.
- Alonso's style is seen as a good fit for Chelsea's young squad, and his standing could help attract players.
- Suggestions that Alonso is waiting for the Liverpool job are considered exaggerated.
- The club acknowledges a need for the team to become more physical, heightening Iraola's appeal.
- Iraola's work with Bournemouth has been respected, and he has also reportedly met with Manchester United.
- Chelsea is currently managed by interim head coach Calum McFarlane.