# What pre-season revealed about Alonso's Chelsea: bonding and building

This article reviews Chelsea's pre-season under Alonso, focusing on team chemistry and development. It outlines key lessons about the squad's preparation and what fans can expect for the upcoming season.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y62r3x213o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:41:04 GMT