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Chelsea Lose 2-1, Finish 10th; Alonso Hired, Rooney Optimistic

5/26/2026

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Chelsea lost 2-1 to Sunderland on May 24, 2026, finishing 10th and missing European qualification.
Chelsea finished with 14 wins, 10 draws, 14 defeats and 52 points.
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as head coach in July 2025 after dismissing Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.
Wayne Rooney said the lighter schedule will give Alonso three extra training days per week and could make Chelsea a threat next season.

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Story summary

Chelsea lost 2-1 to Sunderland on May 24, 2026, finishing 10th and missing European qualification.
Chelsea finished with 14 wins, 10 draws, 14 defeats and 52 points.
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as head coach in July 2025 after dismissing Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.
Wayne Rooney said the lighter schedule will give Alonso three extra training days per week and could make Chelsea a threat next season.