Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he feels more confident under manager Xabi Alonso during pre-season preparations.
In a chat with the club’s website, he stated that his physical condition has improved and he feels a renewed sense of self-belief.
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The winger also expressed high praise for Alonso’s clear tactical vision and demanding training standards.
“I’m feeling, I would say, more confident now – in my body as well,” he explained in an interview with the club.
“The injury that happened (impacted my first season), but I’m feeling better every day. I’m trying to improve every day to be the best version of myself.
“It’s been good to be back with the boys. I’m really enjoying it right now and it’s been really good to be part of this team.
“He was a top player and he’s obviously a top coach. For him to come in and teach us, it’s the best thing for us to improve as a team.
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“He’s a very nice guy. He talks to us individually, speaks to us about what we can improve on, what we can do better.
“He’s told me to just keep being positive, to keep taking on players, keep on creating chances and to keep on pushing myself to the maximum.
Teammates like Levi Colwill and Cole Palmer have also echoed positive sentiments about the new setup, highlighting a confident atmosphere within the squad ahead of the new campaign.


