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Xabi Alonso updates on João Pedro and Moises Caicedo ahead of Brentford match

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Xabi Alonso updates on João Pedro and Moises Caicedo ahead of Brentford match

Summary

Xabi Alonso provided updates on João Pedro and Moises Caicedo ahead of Chelsea's Premier League match against Brentford on September 18. Alonso stated that a final decision regarding both players’ participation will be made following the last training session. Chelsea currently sits sixth in the league after recent mixed results, including a loss to Arsenal and a draw with Hull City. The situation is compounded by the recent ownership change, as Todd Boehly and Mark Walters have sold their stakes to Clearlake Capital.

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Status Watch

•Alonso will assess players' readiness after training on September 18.
•Chelsea is sixth in the Premier League with mixed results.
•João Pedro has three goals and three assists this season.
•Ownership of Chelsea has transferred fully to Clearlake Capital.
•Moises Caicedo has made only one appearance this season.

Latest Updates

8:45 PMYahoo Sports — “We will take the final decision tomorrow” – Xabi Alonso provides João Pedro and Moises Caicedo updates

What they're saying

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Xabi Alonso remained tight-lipped on the status of João Pedro ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium in the West London Derby.It’s been a mixed start for Chels...
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