Rooney says Chelsea could improve without European football
Wayne Rooney believes that missing out on European competitions could help Chelsea become a stronger team in the Premier League next season. The club finished 10th after a disappointing campaign and has appointed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach. Rooney thinks that having fewer matches will give Alonso more time to implement his ideas. He also mentioned that the extra time on the training pitch could be an advantage over rivals.
Match highlights
- Wayne Rooney said Chelsea could be a "real threat" in the Premier League next season despite missing out on European football.
- Chelsea finished 10th after losing 2-1 to Sunderland on the final day, missing out on Europa League and Conference League qualification.
- The club parted ways with managers Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior before appointing Xabi Alonso as head coach.
- Rooney highlighted that having only one game a week will benefit Alonso and give him time to settle in.
- He noted that Chelsea previously recovered from a 10th-place finish to win the Premier League in the 2016-17 season.
