Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens has expressed confidence that the Blues can challenge for every major trophy this season, insisting the squad is determined to return to the top of English football under new manager Xabi Alonso.

The London club enters the new campaign after a disappointing 2025/26 season that ended with a 10th-place finish in the Premier League, leaving them without European football.

Following a series of managerial changes, Chelsea appointed Alonso in June with the hope of rebuilding the team and restoring its competitive edge.

Despite expectations that other clubs will be stronger contenders for the league title, Gittens believes Chelsea have the quality to compete with the best.

He said the players have embraced the new manager’s vision and are fully committed to achieving success across all competitions.

Chelsea have also strengthened their squad during the transfer window, bringing in fresh talent to increase competition for places and improve the team’s overall quality.

Gittens believes the new arrivals will help raise standards within the dressing room and push every player to perform at a higher level.

The winger stressed that individual ability has never been Chelsea’s problem, adding that the focus is now on building stronger teamwork and consistency throughout the season.

He is confident the squad can develop into a title-challenging unit if everyone works toward the same objective.

With no European fixtures to distract them, Chelsea will have more time to prepare between matches, something the club hopes will benefit performances in domestic competitions.

As preparations continue, the message from within the Chelsea camp is clear: the players are aiming high and believe they have what it takes to compete for silverware under Alonso’s leadership during the upcoming season.