{
  "id": 1034019,
  "title": "7 first team players left out by Xabi Alonso look set for loans or transfers in crazy two weeks to come",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/7-first-team-players-left-out-by-xabi-alonso-look-set-for-loans-or",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T12:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/7-first-team-players-left-123500155.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xabi Alonso's squad selection for Chelsea's final preseason friendly against Real Sociedad has left seven first team players looking towards loan deals or transfers in the coming days. The new manager's decision to omit these players from the starting lineup suggests they may be in high demand or no longer part of the team. Nicolas Jackson, Emmanuel Emegha, Aaron Anselmino, Mykhailo Mudryk, Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr, and Tosin Adarabioyo are among those considered for moves before the transfer window closes. Chelsea's focus on preparing for the new season remains evident as they look to bolster their roster through the final weeks of preseason.",
  "summary": "Chelsea are lining up for their final friendly of preseason, and they’ve left some big players out of the squad for the game.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Seven first team players left out by Xabi Alonso.",
    "Players may seek loans or transfers.",
    "Chelsea preparing for new season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}