Xabi Alonso prioritises fitness and youth integration in first week at Chelsea

Alonso's initial days as Chelsea manager have focused on physical conditioning, promoting younger players, and planning behind-closed-doors friendlies.

• Alonso held his first media conference on Monday and said he wants midfielder Enzo Fernandez to remain at the club.
• Several younger players, including Reggie Walsh and Landon Emenalo, have been involved in first-team training sessions.
• The squad completed a bleep test on Monday, which Walsh won, with Cole Palmer finishing second and Estevao Willian third.
• Alonso has scheduled closed-door friendlies against Crawley Town and Bromley before Chelsea's pre-season tour begins next Friday.