It is time to discover out extra about Alejandra Bernabe! We requested our Spanish defender some Chelsea and USA themed quickfire questions.
With Bernabe getting back from her mortgage spell at Actual Sociedad in her native Spain and linking up together with her Chelsea teammates for the primary time, we thought our pre-season tour of the USA was the right time to seek out out extra concerning the 22-year-old!
The Spaniard joined the Blues from Atletico Madrid final summer time and returned to her residence nation for the 2023/24 season at Sociedad the place she made 31 appearances and scored as soon as.
After Chelsea followers acquired to see Bernabe for the primary time sporting blue in our pre-season pleasant win over NJ/NY Gotham in New Jersey – now, they’ll get to know extra concerning the particular person behind the participant…
What three phrases would you utilize to explain Chelsea FC?
Successful mentality, courageous and large.
For those who may play with any Chelsea participant, previous or current, who would it not be?
Erin Cuthbert. I like the way in which she performs and likewise off the pitch – she’s a very nice particular person and so pleasant. She has helped me so much.
Who’s your favorite American sportsperson?
Serena Williams.
Do you have got a pre-match routine or superstition?
I all the time need to fold my shirt. I’ve all the time finished it since I used to be a baby, however I do not know why!
What has been your favorite a part of the USA tour to this point?
The primary match was very nice.
I additionally appreciated Wednesday so much as a result of it’s my first time in New York. Occasions Sq. was actually loopy and the Little Phrases Undertaking bracelet making I actually appreciated.
Who’s one of the best participant you have got ever performed with, and why?
Andreia Jacinto at Actual Sociedad. She’s a Portuguese participant. I like the way in which that she performs. She has quite a lot of high quality and was a very good good friend to me off the pitch.
How would your teammates describe you? Wieke Kaptein jumps in to reply this one as she sits in on the interview…
Pleasant, a extremely type particular person… perhaps, generally, dramatic!
What are you most excited for at Chelsea this season?
I wish to win trophies, however an important factor is to be right here and to play video games.
What U.S. landmark would you most like to go to?
Las Vegas! Lots of people speak about Las Vegas, so I am curious to see it.
In New York, I would say Occasions Sq. – we managed to go there on Wednesday – and Central Park.
Use one phrase to explain taking part in for Chelsea for the primary time towards Gotham…
Pleasure.