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Moises Caicedo will not play for Chelsea against Luton Town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Moises Caicedo will not play for Chelsea against Luton Town

Summary

Moises Caicedo has been ruled out of Chelsea's upcoming Carabao Cup match against Luton Town. The match is the Blues' second competitive outing of the season after a 3-2 victory over Fulham. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Caicedo's absence, along with Marco Palestra, who is also sidelined due to injury. Alonso expressed hopes that Caicedo might be fit for the subsequent match against Brighton & Hove Albion, where his skills could be particularly valuable. With early season injuries limiting options in midfield, Alonso faces key decisions on personnel for the cup tie.

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Status Watch

•Caicedo unavailable for Chelsea vs Luton Town in Carabao Cup
•Chelsea won their last match 3-2 against Fulham
•Alonso hopes Caicedo can return for the match against Brighton
•Team is facing injury challenges in midfield early this season
•Palestra also sidelined, limiting squad options for Alonso

Latest Updates

2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Moises Caicedo Injury Status vs Luton Confirmed

What they're saying

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With there being no European football on the way for the Blues, they enter the Carabao Cup early in the season, taking on familiar opposition Luton Town in the second round. This is the second competitive match of the campaign for Chelsea who got the Xabi Alonso era off to a 3-2 win over Fulham. …
— Yahoo Sports

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