Jordan Henderson believes Xabi Alonso has done "pretty special" things as a manager over the past few years and is excited to play under the Chelsea boss. And it is a full-circle moment for Henderson, who made his professional debut at Stamford Bridge while playing for Sunderland. Henderson is now looking forward to working under Alonso, who also joined this summer following his departure from Real Madrid in January. "We had a very good chat," Henderson told the club website about Alonso. "Everyone that I know that has either worked with him or played with him has said very good things.