Chelsea Win Under New Coach Xabi Alonso
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Chelsea has a new coach. His name is Xabi Alonso. He is starting a new time for the team.
Chelsea played against Fulham. This was Alonso's first big match as coach. Chelsea won the game.
The match was exciting. Many fans watched it with interest. Chelsea started well under the new coach.
Fulham had a player named Arbeloa. He also has a history with Real Madrid, like Alonso. Both men played for Real Madrid before.
This win is a good start for Alonso. It shows Chelsea can play well with him as coach. Fans hope for more wins.
Vocabulary5 words
- coach
- a person who trains a sports team
- match
- a game between two teams
- era
- a period of time with something new
- Premier League
- the top football league in England
- win
- to be the best in a game
Quiz
Answer key
1. Xabi Alonso 2. Fulham 3. Yes
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Chelsea has a new _____. His name is Xabi Alonso. He is starting a new _____ for the team.
Chelsea played against _____. This was Alonso's first big _____ as coach. Chelsea _____ the game.
The match was _____. Many _____ watched it with interest. Chelsea started well under the new _____.
Fulham had a player named _____. He also has a history with Real Madrid, like Alonso. Both men played for Real Madrid before.
This win is a good _____ for Alonso. It shows Chelsea can play well with him as coach. Fans hope for more _____.