Xabi Alonso press conference ahead of Liverpool vs Chelsea
Xabi Alonso press conference ahead of Liverpool vs Chelsea
It was subsequently revealed by Alonso that the midfielder had been dealing with “little problems” during the game.
Lacroix, meanwhile, was forced off in first half stoppage-time against Liverpool after pulling up with a suspected hamstring injury as he tracked the run of Cody Gakpo.
Chelsea are next in action at Saturday lunchtime when they welcome Man United to Stamford Bridge and Alonso has provided an injury update on the pair.
Speaking on Friday, the Blues boss said of Caicedo: “No issue, he is ok for tomorrow.
“Max picked up an injury and we expect he is not going to be ready before the international break. He will be a few weeks out.”
Alonso has also confirmed that summer signing Pep Chavarria is set to return to the matchday squad but fellow defender Jorrel Hato will remain sidelined.
Standard Sport understands, there is optimism Martinez could be back fit ahead of schedule after undergoing surgery for a broken jaw suffered in the 2-0 win over Everton.
The Argentina international will miss the showdown against Man United, but he could return to action before the international break.
“Yes there is a chance,” Alonso confirmed. “We still need to wait until next week, but there’s a chance.”