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Moises Caicedo's Chelsea fitness uncertain ahead of Brentford clash

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Moises Caicedo's Chelsea fitness uncertain ahead of Brentford clash
Summary

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is evaluating Moises Caicedo's fitness ahead of the upcoming match against Brentford in the Premier League on Friday. Caicedo has been dealing with a calf injury that has kept him sidelined since a brief appearance against Brighton. Alonso opted against playing him in Saturday's draw with Hull City, stating that Caicedo had not fully recovered. The coach indicated Caicedo might be available, but emphasized the importance of not rushing him back. With the international break approaching, the decision could impact both Caicedo's return and Chelsea's squad depth against a competitive Brentford side.

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Status Watch
  • •Moises Caicedo has not played since August due to a calf issue.
  • •Xabi Alonso may risk Caicedo's return for the Brentford match.
  • •Chelsea draws 2-2 with Hull City, dropping points.
  • •Brentford is currently unbeaten in the league and poses a tough challenge.
  • •The upcoming match is Chelsea's last before the international break.
Latest Updates
  • 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso on ownership, Joao Pedro and Brentford
  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso backs world-class Moises Caicedo to fix Chelsea’s defensive woes ahead of Brentford trip
  • 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso refuses to guarantee Moises Caicedo for Chelsea’s Brentford clash
  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — When Moises Caicedo Could Make Chelsea Injury Return
What they're saying
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Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium (kick-off 20:00 BST). Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo is "getting closer" to fitness.

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Xabi Alonso has backed Moises Caicedo to bring balance to Chelsea, hailing him as 'one of the top midfielders in the world'.Caicedo has featured for only 14 minutes in thePremier League so far this se...

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Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Moises Caicedo’s availability for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday.Caicedo has been nursing a recurring...

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