Alonso urges Chelsea to control emotions in derby against

Alonso urges Chelsea to control emotions in derby against

According to Soccernews.

Context

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League table and aiming for a third consecutive top-flight title. Their recent successes against Tottenham, including six wins in a row, provide a positive context for the upcoming match. Xabi Alonso, as the new coach, hopes that the team can take advantage of this success story and continue their winning streak.

Why is this important

The emotional control Xabi Alonso talks about is key for Chelsea ahead of the derby against Tottenham. Given their recent consistency and successful results in the Premier League, the Blues are in good form and looking to continue their winning streak. Success in this match could significantly strengthen their position in the table and boost the team's confidence.

Key takeaways

• Alonso urges Chelsea to control emotions in derby against.
• Xabi Alonso stresses the importance of emotional control for Chelsea ahead of facing Tottenham in a key Premier League derby, highlighting their recent solid performance against Spurs.
• Alonso keen for Chelsea to manage emotions of rivalry against Spurs.

Xabi Alonso has urged Chelsea to exercise "good emotional control" ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham to prevent the big moment slipping away from them. After a poor run of results before the international break, Chelsea have stabilized by returning to action this month and winning both matches. Chelsea currently sit fourth in the Premier League table and are aiming for a third consecutive top-flight win for the first time since January-February, when they were on a four-game winning streak. Recent results against Tottenham suggest this may be a possibility, as the Blues have won their last six league games in a row against the North Londoners - their joint longest winning streak against Tottenham in the league (also six wins from January 2000 to March 2002).

Tottenham have only managed to win one of their last 36 league visits to Stamford Bridge (11 draws and 24 defeats) and have only picked up two points (two draws and six defeats) since their last successful match in 2017-18, a 3-1 win. Alonso is looking forward to his first meeting in this confrontation. "Every derby is special; you can feel the energy and excitement from the stands," he says. "We have to use this energy on the field because we need to communicate well. We also need good emotional control because both sides are full of passion and dedication. We want to play football with heart.

I knew about [the six-game winning streak], but this will be a different game. We have to prove again that we can continue this streak and knowing that this is a special game, we have to play with heart, head and intelligence."

Next match: Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea kept a Premier League clean sheet in their last match against Everton for the first time in 23 games, but the team have failed to record back-to-back clean sheets since December last year. Mick Penders will start against Tottenham as Emiliano Martinez is out with an injury sustained in the last match. “He’s ready,” Alonso said when asked about Penders. “He trained well, played several matches in the cup, where he showed a good level. In a few minutes against Everton he showed his personality and qualities. That's why we have the lineup for these situations, and we have full confidence that Mike can play very well.

We wanted to have the best possible options, so we signed Amy [in the summer]. Mike is the goalkeeper for both now and the future, learning from an experienced goalkeeper like Amy. We're happy with Mike; he's ready.

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What happens next

Chelsea are facing an important match against Tottenham, which could be decisive for their season in the Premier League. If the team can maintain emotional control and capitalize on their current form, it could lead to a third straight league win. Given their history of opposition, the Blues have every chance of success, which could significantly affect their season outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in the last match between Chelsea and Tottenham?

The article does not indicate the specific score of the last match between Chelsea and Tottenham.

How do Chelsea's results affect the Premier League table?

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League table and aiming for a third win in a row.

When is the next Chelsea vs Tottenham match?

The article does not indicate the date of the next Chelsea vs Tottenham match.

What is Chelsea's current form ahead of the match against Tottenham?

Chelsea stabilized, winning both games after a poor run of results before the international break.

What is the history of Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League?

Chelsea have won their last six league games in a row against Tottenham, which is their joint longest winning streak.

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