Former Chelsea captain John Terry has come to the defence of manager Xabi Alonso following the team's defeat to Juventus. The legendary defender urged fans and analysts to avoid premature panic and give the boss time to build his squad.
People read too much into pre-season results. This is the only time of the year when the manager has complete freedom to experiment, rotate the squad, test different tactical setups, and see which players fit certain positions. That's precisely the point of pre-season.
Xabi Alonso isn't chasing trophies in July or August — he’s building a team that can compete when the real football begins. Every top manager utilises these matches for education, not just to impress people on social media.
There’s no need for unnecessary drama or panic over a few results in friendly matches. Give him time and space to do his job. Judge him when the official matches start, not while he’s still putting the pieces together.
