Alonso's Chelsea Appointment: A Test of Club Vision Chelsea's pursuit of Xabi Alonso as their next permanent head coach has been a long time coming, but it's not just about replacing Liam Rosenior.
The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss brings extensive experience and a track record that demands scrutiny.
Alonso's appointment would be the culmination of weeks of secret talks, during which Chelsea kept speculation at bay until after the FA Cup final against Manchester City.