Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso admitted his side fell short after their Premier League fixture against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on November 8, 2026. Speaking after the game, Alonso said, “We didn’t do good enough,” reflecting on the team’s performance.
Match reaction
The match marked Alonso’s first season in charge of Chelsea in the 2026/27 campaign. The Spanish manager offered a blunt assessment, indicating that the squad must improve in upcoming fixtures.



