Chelsea starts Caicedo against Bournemouth; captain and full back absent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Chelsea faces Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on October 10. Moises Caicedo makes his first start of the season in midfield. Captain Reece James is absent due to injury, and Marco Palestra joins the bench but has not started. Chelsea hopes the return of Caicedo boosts their performance after weeks of training. Manager Xabi Alonso has made strategic selections but still deals with injuries in the squad.
- •Chelsea plays Bournemouth in the Premier League today
- •Moises Caicedo starts for Chelsea, his first of the season
- •Reece James is sidelined with an injury
- •Marco Palestra is on the bench, possibly making his debut
- •Manager Xabi Alonso aims for a strong performance
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Team News: Chelsea key player returns, but captain and new full back miss out
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