04/09/2026
🚨 CONFIRMED; Xabi Alonso Full Press Conference And Team News Ahead Of Arsenal Clash!!! 🗣️
— On transfer window:
"I think that we can be very happy with the whole transfer window. We started talking in late May, early June, we have accomplished many things. It's a very balanced phase one we have done in this window. What we had, where we are, phase one is completed."
— On if he was disappointed to miss out on Camara:
"We are prepared and happy with the squad we have, the competition in positions. There's a good balance of players in different stages."
— On Enzo Fernandez exit:
"We take all the decisions together. We work together with everything, big decisions, small ones. The last goal is ultimately to be the best for the team. We want to build a good spirit, a good team."
— On if Enzo Fernandez exit was inevitable:
"In football, many things happen. You need to be prepared for everything. We had conversations with Enzo but with respect. We are thankful for what he has done for the club. But we need to move on."
— Moises Caicedo fitness:
"We will check tomorrow. Tomorrow is the last session for the squad on Sunday, We need to not worry about the things that happen. We will make the final decision tomorrow”
— On beating Arsenal to signing Rogers:
"Talking about the squad planning, and making big decisions, the decision to get Morgan was a big one. He will be a key player for the next six-seven years. His chemistry with the whole team is great, with his striker partners, it's fantastic and it gives us a lot of hope for the future. He looks really happy, and that's important."
— On possession stats vs Brighton:
"After a game, you have so many stats. It depends what you look at. Possession tells you something, xG tells you something else. What we want is, we are able to adapt. We will have games where we have lots of possession. To have different tools and different ideas how to do it is good. We are early days. Two games, two wins but we are aware we can do better."
— On Emegha role in his squad:
"I see him playing on the last line where he has space, he's a big threat. He had an injury and missed a lot of pre-season so I'm sorry for him. He's young and has special qualities."
— On midfield options:
"Different qualities, personalities. Valentin is young but he has a great energy. Hendo has the composure and the mentality. Hendo knows what is going on in the game, he's getting closer and closer to playing time. Reece as well, Malo. Watson and Mahdi from the academy. We have options, quality and competitiveness."
