What we learned from Alonso's first training session

[Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was seen doing a mixture of ball and fitness work in his first training session at Chelsea.As well as carrying out internal media duties, the 44-year-old toured the facilities. He had also visited last month to meet key staff like the medical department but has now formally settled into his new office at the training ground.Meanwhile, the players were instructed to arrive at around 9am for an extended reintroduction to training as pre-season preparations