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Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Xabi Alonso has refused to rule any of his first team players out of the running to feature for Chelsea against Brentford tomorrow night.
The Blues have been missing some key players throughout the early stages of this campaign. New signings Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra have been unavailable for selection since joining.
The big miss has been Moises Caicedo, with the club not willing to take any risks with him in the opening weeks of the season.
Chelsea FC Training Session and Press Conference
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Xabi Alonso gives Chelsea injury update ahead of Brentford clash
New worries regarding Joao Pedro have not eased fears amongst supporters, however Alonso stated in his pre-match press conference that no one is officially ruled out of selection for the West London derby.
He said: In terms of injuries and the squad, we are having the last training session today. Nobody is ruled out for Friday. We will wait until tomorrow to make the final decision.
When asked directly about Caicedo, he stated: “He’s getting closer and tomorrow we will make the final decision.”
The Ecuador international has only played a handful of minutes against Brighton after picking up a small issue during pre-season, and his protection in front of the back four has been severely missed so far this season.
The Blues have conceded nine goals in the Premier League so far this season, and will need to significantly improve those numbers if they are to build a significant charge up the table this season.