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Xabi Alonso likely fields healthy Chelsea squad against upcoming opponent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Xabi Alonso likely fields healthy Chelsea squad against upcoming opponent

Summary

Xabi Alonso is expected to select a strong Chelsea lineup for their next match, benefiting from the return of multiple injured players. This coincides with the conclusion of the international break, which allowed several players to regain fitness. Key players like Emi Martinez and Moises Caicedo are projected to feature prominently. Alonso did not specify the opponent in the announcement, but the anticipation builds as Chelsea prepares to resume their season in the Premier League. The exact lineup will depend on late fitness considerations ahead of the match.

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Status Watch

•Chelsea has multiple injured players returning after the international break.
•Emi Martinez is expected to start in goal.
•Moises Caicedo likely to make his first start of the season.
•Alonso's decision on final lineup may hinge on player fitness.
•Chelsea aims to capitalize on a healthy squad for upcoming matches.

Latest Updates

11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Predicted XI: Alonso finally able to pick his full strength team with multiple injured Blues returning

What they're saying

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Xabi Alonso has effectively a full strength team to choose from, and this is the team we think he will go for.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred sourc...
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