Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has remains upbeat about his future at the team as he begins pre‑season training.
He cited lower injury rates and two new signings as good signs.
Alonso offered no comment on Enzo Fernández’s potential transfer but noted that timing is key during squad choices.
Reports still suggest Alonso wants to keep Fernández even though reports linking him with Real Madrid.
Alonso has not ruled out a return to Liverpool going forward.
Before France faced Spain in a World Cup semi‑final, Alonso had said Spain would come out on top.