Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea: a point, but the European race is tight
Chelsea came away from Anfield with a 1–1 draw. Not a disaster, but not the result that pushes them clear in the European qualification race. Liverpool needed the win to cement their Champions League spot, so a point suits Chelsea more than it suits them. Every game from here matters (1).
Xabi Alonso: Chelsea have made contact, Liverpool have not
This one is moving fast. Chelsea have made contact with Xabi Alonso's camp about the manager's job, according to The Athletic (11) (12). Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have not opened talks, which clears the path (3) (4). Alonso leads Chelsea's internal shortlist ahead of Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva (8) (9). He is reportedly open to the move. Nothing is done yet, the process is early, but the direction is clear (5) (7) (12).
Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea are keeping him
Chelsea have made a decision on Enzo Fernandez's contract. He stays. Since Liam Rosenior was sacked and Calum McFarlane took interim charge, Fernandez has been central to everything the team does. The club clearly agree. He is not going anywhere (6).