Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has feels hopeful about his prospects at the team as he begins pre‑season training.
He cited reduced injuries and two new signings as encouraging signs.
Alonso did not comment on Enzo Fernández’s potential transfer but noted that timing matters when making squad decisions.
Reports still suggest Alonso wants to keep Fernández in spite of reports linking him with Real Madrid.
Alonso has not dismissed a return to Liverpool going forward.
Before France faced Spain in a World Cup semi‑final, Alonso had forecast Spain would come out on top.