'Saying all the right things, just like our previous managers'

[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked for your views on Xabi Alonso's first news conference as Chelsea manager which took place on Monday. The Blues boss said he is "aligned" with the club's sporting directors, set qualifying for European football as a goal for 2026-27, outlined his plan for "exciting and brave" football and confirmed his wish for Enzo Fernandez to stay at Stamford Bridge. Here are some of your thoughts: Phil: Alonso speaks well, but so did Liam Rosenior to begin with. I'm really not sure about Fernandez and I feel we have made a big mistake in letting Andrey Santos go . It's still too early to make any predictions because we are yet to see how all the transfers pan out and it's not clear what the final squad will look like. I just want to play good, attacking football, shore up the defence and take more of the chances we create. If we do, then the top four is a realistic target. Keith: He is saying all the right things, just like our previous managers, but let's see what happens at the start of the season. European football is the main target, with some silverware from a domestic competition please! Stuart: I'm so pleased to hear this. Chelsea must do all they can to keep Fernandez! They must not let another star leave in the same way they sold Marc Cucurella and Santos. Nicholas: BlueCo will try its hardest not to buy anyone over 21 years old while pretending it actually wants to. It seems nothing has changed, so it could get very messy very quickly. Andrew: I like Alonso and he comes across well when speaking to the media. I admired him as a football player - he was a fantastic midfield general with a great understanding of the game. This translated into management, as him taking Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title proved. I think he will be successful at Chelsea.