Chelsea starts Estevao against Manchester United amid injury woes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Chelsea hosts Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in an early Premier League match. Manager Xabi Alonso makes significant changes to the team as injuries affect his lineup, including the absence of defender Maxence Lacroix due to a hamstring tear. Estevao earns a starting position, while Cole Palmer plays in a central role. The match follows two consecutive losses for Chelsea, putting additional pressure to secure a positive result today.
- •Chelsea faces Manchester United in an early Premier League kickoff.
- •Maxence Lacroix is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
- •Estevao starts following Alonso's support for the player.
- •Cole Palmer returns to the squad after a red card last week.
- •Chelsea aims to recover from two consecutive defeats.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Team News: Chelsea fans get what they want as dynamic winger handed start by Alonso
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