{
  "id": 14970708,
  "title": "EPL: Xabi Alonso picks new Chelsea captains with Reece James out until 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/epl-xabi-alonso-picks-new-chelsea-captains-with-reece-james-out-until",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:55:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-xabi-alonso-picks-new-chelsea-captains-with-reece-james-out-until-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has selected two players to serve as captains in the absence of Reece James, who is set to miss the rest of the season following knee surgery. James is expected to be out until 2027. Alonso, speaking at a press conference, mentioned that both Moisiu and Levi are capable of filling the role, providing support and leadership when wearing the armband. He emphasized that a captain can lead without an armband and that the responsibility extends beyond just matchdays.",
  "summary": "Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has named two players that would wear the captain’s armband in the absence of Reece James. Earlier on Friday, the Premier League club confirmed James has undergone knee surgery. The defender is expected to be unavailable until 2027. Alonso was asked during his press conference which players will skipper the team […] EPL: Xabi Alonso picks new Chelsea captains with…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}