Club World Cup final snub leaves serial Chelsea winner with uncertain future under Thomas Tuchel

It was during the Club World Cup that Marcos Alonso sat down with a group of journalists and discussed what may come next for him at Chelsea.

"I've always had interest from other clubs but I am happy to be here to achieve these kinds of trophies," the Spaniard said during a rather candid interview. "For me, I still have another year-and-a-half on my contract. It’s a question [what happens next] where maybe I don’t know the answer.

"It doesn’t just depend on what I want. But as I said before, I will always try to give 100% and always focus on the next game. I am very happy here so why not [stay and sign a new contract]."

Signed in the summer of 2016 from Fiorentina, Alonso has claimed the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, and the Club World Cup during his time with Chelsea. If the Blues lift the Carabao Cup later this month, the 31-year-old would have won it all.

That is a feat only Cesar Azpilicueta has achieved with Chelsea. And should Alonso match it, it would be testament to his ability but also his longevity. More than once has he appeared on his way out of Stamford Bridge.

It was only last season that Alonso was sidelined by Frank Lampard. The Spain international spent three months out of the side and on the fringes of the squad after an incident during a 3-3 with West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.

After being at fault for two of the Baggies' goals that day, Alonso was brought off at half time. What happened next isn't exactly clear but the wing-back put forward his version of events while in Abu Dhabi.

"I watched the game upstairs and with five minutes to go the West Brom security told me I cannot be here so I went downstairs to the changing room," he said. "Then