Enzo Maresca came to Chelsea and said he did not see Reece James as a right back, but as a midfielder. I condemned it because Reece James is not a midfielder. He is a right back.
Maresca used him there on several occasions, and it didnโt really work out. He did all this when we had actual midfielders on the bench.
Alonso has actual midfielders at the club he can choose from. Okay, Caicedo is injured, but we have Barco, Henderson, Lavia and Watson from the academy, who is obviously very good and, if given the opportunity, can produce something.
Playing Reece James in midfield when he has already shown that it is not his position means Alonso is setting himself up to be sacked.
For me, this alone is a sign that Alonso does not have a long term future at Chelsea. If he stays, I believe he will be sacked by next season, if not sooner.
I also believe Alonso has his eyes on the Liverpool job, and he will eventually get it. He will use Chelsea to get there.
You can doubt me now, but write it down. You will remember I said it.