Xabi Alonso betting odds: How many trophies will he win with Chelsea?

Xabi Alonso does not arrive at Chelsea with the usual sense of novelty that surrounds a new managerial appointment. Instead, his arrival on July 1 feels more like an attempt to restore order to a club that has spent the last few years searching for a sustainable identity.Chelsea cycled through Enzo Maresca, Liam Rosenior and interim coach Calum McFarlane during a turbulent season. Winning the Club World Cup last summer offered a reminder of the club’s ability to compete on the biggest stages, but domestically the standards remain far higher than recent returns.Advertisement