Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea for 'professional' win against Fulham
Xabi Alonso hails Chelsea for 'professional' win against Fulham
Chelsea Football Newsletter
Chelsea Football Newsletter
Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra will miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town, Xabi Alonso has confirmed.
The pair missed Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday night, with the Blues manager revealing those absences were due to suffering setbacks prior to the London derby.
In Caicedo’s absence, Romeo Lavia was drafted in to play alongside captain Reece James in central midfield, while Jorell Hato and Malo Gusto operated as the wing-backs.
Chelsea are next in action on Thursday night, facing Luton in the Carabao Cup second round at Stamford Bridge and Alonso has provided an injury update.
“Not for tomorrow. Both,” he said in Wednesday’s pre-match press conference.
“Let’s hope Moi can make it for the weekend. We need to check a little bit more with Marco.”
Alonso also added that Cole Palmer is fit to face Luton as there are no fresh injury concerns following the win over Fulham.
More follows.