Sunderland defeat increases pressure on Alonso
Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Sunderland has increased pressure on coach Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Sunderland has increased pressure on coach Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso said the club wants to return to European competition and must earn its place there.
Italian clubs recorded wins, defeats and a draw in European competition as Italy moved up to eighth in the UEFA season association coefficient rankings.
Regis Le Bris said Sunderland must be more consistent as they juggle four competitions before hosting Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday.
Achraf Hakimi made his 83rd European appearance against Villarreal on Wednesday, drawing level with Hakim Ziyech's Moroccan record.
Sunderland announced that Brian Brobbey has signed a new contract through 2031 after joining from Ajax in the summer of 2025.
Club sources and PA say Sunderland are set to keep manager Regis le Bris despite sitting bottom after one win from nine Premier League matches.
Flashscore explained that Dutch clubs in European competitions are exempt from the first KNVB Beker round and enter in round two.