Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso updates player availability ahead of Leeds match
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra remain unavailable for the upcoming Carabao Cup fixture against Leeds. Caicedo continues to recover from an injury that kept him out of the previous match against Arsenal, with a potential return to the lineup possible for the weekend Premier League game. Palestra is also sidelined as he works toward full fitness, with Alonso stating he is unwilling to risk either player prematurely. Levi Colwill is available for the Leeds tie after serving as an unused substitute against Arsenal. Additionally, Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha remain sidelined, with further updates on their status expected later this week. The team continues to manage player health on a game-by-game basis during the current schedule.
- •Moises Caicedo will miss the Carabao Cup match against Leeds.
- •Marco Palestra remains unavailable while working toward full fitness.
- •Levi Colwill is fit and available for selection against Leeds.
- •Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha remain sidelined for the cup fixture.
- •Alonso expects to provide further injury updates on Friday.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso shares Moises Caicedo injury update ahead of Hull City clash
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso on Caicedo fitness, ownership and Neto
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso on injuries, Estevao reports and being 'self-demanding'
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso gives latest injury updates on Caicedo, Palestra and other Chelsea players
"Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:00 BST). Caicedo could be back for Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City, though. Levi Colwill will be available for selection, but Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha will not feature.
"Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00). Fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson is in the same position, with the 36-year-old not ready to be involved this weekend but Alonso "hopes" he can be for the next game.
"Chelsea Injury Update: Moises Caicedo Still Out for Hull City ClashChelsea go into Saturday’s meeting with Hull City still short in midfield, and the headline is straightforward. Moises Caicedo is u...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 9:30 AMChelsea Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Chelsea Predicted XI: Moises Caicedo Absence Shapes Xabi Alonso’s Stamford Bridge PlansChelsea’s team selection for Saturday looks simpler than it did a few days ago. Injuries have narrowed the op...
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 8:50 AMXabi Alonso shares Moises Caicedo injury update ahead of Hull City clash
Chelsea Injury Update: Moises Caicedo Still Out for Hull City ClashChelsea go into Saturday’s meeting with Hull City still short in midfield, and the headline is straightforward. Moises Caicedo is u...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:44 PMAlonso on Caicedo fitness, ownership and Neto
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Hull at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00). Fellow midfielder Jordan Henderson is in the same position, with the 36-year-old not ready to be involved this weekend but Alonso "hopes" he can be for the next game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:08 PMAlonso on injuries, Estevao reports and being 'self-demanding'
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:00 BST). Caicedo could be back for Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City, though. Levi Colwill will be available for selection, but Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha will not feature.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:55 PMAlonso gives latest injury updates on Caicedo, Palestra and other Chelsea players
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Moises Caicedo will miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash with Leeds but could return this weekend.Caicedo is yet to recover from the injury which kept him out of the defeat to ...
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