Fortunately for Tottenham, Xabi Alonso will not take charge of Chelsea on Tuesday, as his contract with the Blues commences on July 1.
The West London club have managed to pull off the impressive coup of landing one of the best young coaches in world football.
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Spurs have just ONE win in 33 PL matches at Stamford Bridge…
On Sunday morning, following their FA Cup final defeat, the Blues announced the appointment of Alonso on a four-year contract.
Many Spurs fans feared that his appointment had come at just the wrong moment, with Roberto De Zerbi’s team due to face Chelsea on Tuesday.
Xabi Alonso will not be the Chelsea manager vs Spurs
Xabi Alonso will not be the Chelsea manager against Tottenham, with Calum McFarlane remaining in charge for the London derby.
The Lilywhites face quite possibly one of the most important Premier League matches in decades, with their top-flight safety on the line.
Spurs have a shocking record at Stamford Bridge, managing just one win there in 33 Premier League matches.
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Depending on West Ham’s result away at Newcastle United, Spurs could need to go away to West London and win.
The Blues will now be massively boosted by the news of Alonso’s appointment, and Stamford Bridge should be rocking on Tuesday.
Despite what has been a shocking campaign for the West London club and their recent FA Cup final defeat, Alonso’s appointment will undoubtedly be a big boost.
Tottenham must take advantage of Chelsea’s FA Cup final fatigue
As mentioned, Tottenham’s Stamford Bridge record is shocking, but they must take advantage of Chelsea’s FA Cup final fatigue.
The Blues gave everything during the Wembley defeat to Manchester City, and McFarlane could be forced to rotate versus Spurs.
Joao Pedro was also forced off with an issue and now faces a race against time to be fit enough to start the game on Tuesday.
But for now, all eyes will be on Sunday’s game at St James’ Park, where West Ham’s result against Newcastle could prove decisive.