Xabi Alonso admits Chelsea struggle to maintain quality over course of full game
Xabi Alonso admits Chelsea struggle to maintain quality over course of full game
The Chelsea captain was due to be back to full fitness following the extended international break, along with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra.
But while all four were named in starting lineup except for Palestra, who is on the bench, for Saturday's game against Bournemouth, James was the notable absentee from Alonso's squad named for the match at Stamford Bridge.
When he spoke to broadcasters before the game, the Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso revealed his skipper has picked up a small injury in training on Friday that meant he was not available for the visit of Bournemouth.
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