Led by Xabi Alonso, Cole Palmer’s Chelsea FC locked horns with the Italian giants Juventus FC for their third club friendly contest ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Xabi Alonso as a Chelsea manager has only delivered average performances in the first two matches. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso during the pre-season friendly match. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)Both Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were not included in the squad for Chelsea vs Juventus pre-season friendly. Xabi Alonso.