# Back-and-forth draw in Malaysia gives Xabi Alonso reason to consider Chelsea

An evenly contested match in Malaysia ended in a draw, giving Xabi Alonso fresh considerations about a potential move to Chelsea. The result provides the Bayer Leverkusen manager with points to reflect on as he weighs up his next career step.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/09/chelsea-xabi-alonso-jdt-malaysian-champions-preseason-friendly) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:05:58 GMT