Alonso updates on Chelsea players' absences ahead of Luton match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda will miss the match against Luton Town, but their absence is not injury-related. Colwill is being managed carefully following a knee injury that sidelined him for most of last season. Alonso stated that Colwill needs to adjust to playing after his recovery and is expected to train again shortly. Additionally, Moises Caicedo is also training and may be fit to participate against Brighton this weekend, though no decision has yet been made regarding his availability.
- •Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda absent for Luton match
- •Absences not due to injury, according to Alonso
- •Colwill being carefully managed post-knee injury
- •Moises Caicedo training ahead of Brighton clash
- •Final decision on Caicedo's fitness still pending
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso explains Chelsea duo’s absences against Luton and provides latest update on Caicedo
"Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda were left out of the squad to face Luton Town not due to injury.Alonso said there were “no issues” with the pair, but explain...
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