Xabi Alonso will be desperate for a successful first season in charge of Chelsea as they look to go all-out in the three competitions they will be playing in during 2026-27.
After a 10th-place finish and missing out entirely on European football, only the Premier League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup await [Chelsea](https://absolutechelsea.com/) in the upcoming season.
It offers Chelsea a chance to work with Alonso more closely and frequently on the training pitches at their Cobham base, as they look to work towards a strong campaign.
After last season's disappointment, it will be hard for Chelsea to be less settled this season under Alonso's management. Hopefully, there will be no chopping and changing of managers, and the group's mentality will have improved to help them get through tougher moments and periods during the season.
The [Absolute Chelsea](https://x.com/AbsoluteChelsea) team have unanimously predicted a return to Champions League football next season, with varying finishes in the Premier League top four.
Chelsea will be desperate for some silverware in 2026-27, with several predictions seeing the Blues win either the Carabao Cup or the FA Cup.
Joao Pedro is Chelsea's new number nine, and he leads the line and is expected to be the club's top goalscorer.
Here are the Absolute Chelsea team's predictions in full for the 2026-27 season.
Player of the Season: Joao Pedro
Young Player of the Season: Geovany Quenda
Surprise Player of the Season: Romeo Lavia
Top Goalscorer (all competitions): Joao Pedro
Player of the Season: Joao Pedro
Young Player of the Season: Geovany Quenda
Surprise Player of the Season: Marco Palestra
Top Goalscorer (all competitions): Joao Pedro
Player of the Season: Cole Palmer
Young Player of the Season: Josh Acheampong
Surprise Player of the Season: Jorrel Hato
Top Goalscorer (all competitions): Joao Pedro
Player of the Season: Joao Pedro
Young Player of the Season: Marco Palestra
Surprise Player of the Season: Levi Colwill
Top Goalscorer (all competitions): Joao Pedro
Player of the Season: Enzo Fernandez
Young Player of the Season: Josh Acheampong
Surprise Player of the Season: Pep Chavarria
Top Goalscorer (all competitions): Joao Pedro
Player of the Season: Cole Palmer
Young Player of the Season: Estevao Willian
Surprise Player of the Season: Romeo Lavia
Top Goalscorer (all competitions): Cole Palmer
What are your Chelsea predictions for the 2026-27 season? Let us know in the comments!