Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has feels hopeful about his future at the club as he begins pre‑season training.

He cited reduced injuries and two new signings as positive signs.

Alonso offered no comment on Enzo Fernández’s potential transfer but noted that timing matters when making squad decisions.

Reports still suggest Alonso wants to keep Fernández even though reports linking him with Real Madrid.

Alonso has not eliminated a return to Liverpool going forward.

Before France faced Spain in a World Cup semi‑final, Alonso had said Spain would win the game.