“Very good appointment” – Former midfielder Gustavo Poyet praises the Chelsea board for the appointment of Xabi Alonso (Video)

Gustavo Poyet, who spent four years at Chelsea as a player and now coaches Saudi Pro League side Al-Khaleej, believes his former club has made a good move by appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

“Very good appointment, very diligent on the part of the board.”

Gus Poyet shares his opinion on Chelsea hiring Xabi Alonso as new coach 🔵 pic.twitter.com/bffGSmzzIm

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