Xabi Alonso gives update on Moises Caicedo's injury after Chelsea win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea secured a 4-0 victory over Brighton on August 30, 2026, but the match took a concerning turn with the injury of Moises Caicedo. The midfielder was substituted just 11 minutes after his introduction, raising alarms about a possible recurrence of a previous injury. Manager Xabi Alonso expressed cautious optimism about Caicedo's condition, indicating the situation may be precautionary rather than severe. Further assessments will determine the extent of the injury, with more information anticipated in the next press conference.
- •Chelsea defends home turf with 4-0 victory over Brighton.
- •Moises Caicedo injured shortly after his season debut.
- •Alonso discusses injury concerns in post-match comments.
- •Next updates on Caicedo expected after medical assessments.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso gives Moises Caicedo injury update
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