Xabi Alonso confirms five Chelsea players fit for Bournemouth match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Xabi Alonso announced that Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Reece James, Joao Pedro, and Marco Palestra are fit to play for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Bournemouth on October 7. This match marks Chelsea’s return after a three-week international break following a 3-0 defeat by Brentford. Alonso indicated that the players have been training well and are ready after overcoming various injuries. The team is looking to bounce back and regain momentum ahead of their next fixtures.
- •Moises Caicedo is confirmed fit for the match.
- •Chelsea faces Bournemouth on October 7.
- •Five key players have returned from injury.
- •Chelsea last played on September 16, losing to Brentford.
- •Alonso emphasizes the importance of maintaining player fitness.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso confirms five Chelsea players are “ready to go” for Bournemouth clash
"Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Moises Caicedo is “ready to go” for Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth on Saturday, with Cole Palmer, Reece James, Joao Pedro and Marco Palestra als...
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