Xabi Alonso discusses Caicedo's fitness and Fernandez's future before Luton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addressed the media ahead of Thursday's Carabao Cup match against Luton Town. Alonso confirmed that Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra will not return for the game but expressed hope for Caicedo's availability over the weekend. Enzo Fernandez will participate in the match, amid interest from Manchester City, with Alonso stating he is training well and will be involved. Alonso also discussed his conversations with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following his mistake in the previous match, emphasizing the importance of adjustments moving forward. The team aims to have a competitive lineup for the match against Luton, which will take place at Stamford Bridge.
- •Chelsea v Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on August 27.
- •Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra unavailable; Caicedo may return this weekend.
- •Enzo Fernandez confirmed to play amid transfer interest from Manchester City.
- •Xabi Alonso discusses team's need for adjustments after match mistakes.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso on player fitness, Fernandez omission and transfers
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso on Caicedo's fitness, Fernandez's future and Luton
"Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brighton at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 14:00 BST). There are no fitness concerns over Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda after the pair missed Chelsea's Carabao Cup win over Luton Town on Thursday.
"Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup second-round game against League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge (19:30 BST). The main thing is the quality of the players and we have balance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:34 PMAlonso on player fitness, Fernandez omission and transfers
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Brighton at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 14:00 BST). There are no fitness concerns over Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda after the pair missed Chelsea's Carabao Cup win over Luton Town on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:26 PMAlonso on Caicedo's fitness, Fernandez's future and Luton
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Carabao Cup second-round game against League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge (19:30 BST). The main thing is the quality of the players and we have balance.
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