Following Chelsea's announcement of Xabi Alonso as the club's new manager, Granit Xhaka's previous comments on the difference between Alonso and Mikel Arteta have come back into focus.
Xhaka said Arteta is strongly attached to a defined philosophy in structure and positioning, while Alonso is more flexible and comfortable switching between systems without losing balance in midfield.
The comparison offers Chelsea supporters an early picture of Alonso's coaching identity as he prepares to officially begin work at Stamford Bridge.