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EPL: Xabi Alonso Confirms Injury Blow After Chelsea's 4-3 Win over Brighton
Xabi Alonso called the result valuable three points as Chelsea moved to two wins from two, but Moises Caicedo will be assessed after an injury setback.
- On Sunday, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo suffered a fresh injury during the 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, lasting just 14 minutes after replacing Pedro Neto at Stamford Bridge.
- The 24-year-old was returning to action after a training knock caused him to miss two opening fixtures, with Valentin Barco replacing him after he departed the field visibly upset.
- "Hopefully it wasn't new, and hopefully it wasn't more than last time," Xabi Alonso said of Caicedo, confirming the midfielder will be assessed during the week.
- While Caicedo remains sidelined, Chelsea confirmed that Levi Colwill, Geovany Quenda, and Wesley Fofana are available for selection, providing defensive depth amid injury concerns.
- Following two consecutive Premier League wins, Xabi Alonso aims to maintain momentum while navigating early-season fitness challenges across the 2026/27 campaign.
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EPL: Xabi Alonso confirms injury blow after Chelsea's 4-3 win over Brighton
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso has given an update on the injury suffered by Moises Caicedo in their 4-3 win over Brighton on Sunday. Caicedo, who was a second-half substitute, lasted only 13 minutes on the pitch. The Ecuadorian midfielder sat on the pitch before limping down the tunnel. Alonso then summoned Valentin Barco to take Caicedo’s […] EPL: Xabi Alonso confirms injury blow after Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Brighton
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