Chelsea will be eager to impress on what was an awful 2025\/26 campaign, with the West London club finishing tenth in the table. Life under Enzo Maresca appeared promising after winning the Europa Conference League in his first season, before signing Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro, and winning the Club World Cup in style, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0.<\/p>\n
Chelsea\u2019s campaign ultimately fell apart with Maresca departing and his successor, Liam Rosenior, falling short of expectations and being relieved of his duties before the end of the season. Xabi Alonso is now at the wheel, and ahead of the new season<\/span><\/a>, Gittens spoke to Simon Johnson at The Athletic<\/span><\/a> regarding his preparation for the season and the aura of the new manager.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen if Alonso is the right appointment to bring trophies back to Stamford Bridge. New players are joining<\/span><\/a>, and optimism appears to be returning ahead of the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/p>\n Gittens showed glimpses in his first season, but it was ultimately a big disappointment, as he failed to hold down a regular starting position and suffered with injuries. Revealing how he\u2019s feeling ahead of the new season, Gittens said:<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m feeling much better, more confident now,\u201d he said with a big smile. \u201cMy body is better. Hamstrings are good, so I\u2019m just waiting for the season to start. I was training every day (during his summer break), in Portugal, in Marbella; training myself to the maximum to get ready for the season.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>John Terry Discusses Key Factor In Chelsea Signing Morgan Rogers<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt (last season) was hard because this was the first muscle injury I have had. I have never had hamstring injuries before. It was a challenge at the start but I am better now.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is such a big club. I want to succeed here. I need to show people what I can do. I will keep working hard. I have shown glimpses, small bits. But this season will be a good season.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI set myself some objectives (of what he wants to achieve at Chelsea) individually that I will keep to myself,\u201d he continues. \u201cI have written them down on a piece of paper,\u201d added Gittens.<\/span><\/p>\n Gittens also revealed his new boss told him to \u201ckeep being positive, taking on players, creating chances and pushing myself to the maximum.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a very nice guy,\u201d Gittens added. \u201cHe talks to us individually, speaks about what we can improve on. As a player, that\u2019s all you want. Does he have an aura? Yeah, a bit because he was a top player back in the day and now a top coach.<\/p>\nNew Era at Stamford Bridge Begins<\/h2>\n
Jamie Gittens Preparing for Improvements in 2026\/27<\/h3>\n
Gittens Reveals Alonso Aura<\/h3>\n