Alonso's start date revealed

[Getty Images]Chelsea have confirmed they will begin pre-season under new manager Xabi Alonso next Thursday.It marks the start of Alonso's tenure, although the Spaniard has yet to arrive at Cobham. Some of the club's new signings, including Dastan Satpaev from Kairat and Geovany Quenda from Sporting, have already begun preparations as have Chelsea's academy players.Some academy players — including Shim Mheuka and Reggie Walsh, both of whom have featured for the first team — could hav