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'Little Issues' - Xabi Alonso Provides Injury Update After Key Chelsea Absence In Bournemouth Win

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Xabi Alonso confirmed Chelsea captain Reece James sustained a knee injury in training that kept him out of Saturday’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.In Alonso’s pre-match press...

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Xabi Alonso confirmed Chelsea captain Reece James sustained a knee injury in training that kept him out of Saturday’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.In Alonso’s pre-match press...

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  1. Absolute Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-11 09:40 UTC

    'Little Issues' - Xabi Alonso Provides Injury Update After Key Chelsea Absence In Bournemouth Win ↗

    Xabi Alonso confirmed Chelsea captain Reece James sustained a knee injury in training that kept him out of Saturday’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.In Alonso’s pre-match press...

  2. talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-10 17:40 UTC

    “Week by week” – Alonso’s update on Chelsea star’s injury makes it sound worse than assumed ↗

    Reece James has picked up an injury, and Xabi Alonso gave some more information about that while speaking post game.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more...

  3. Talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-10 17:36 UTC

    “Week by week” – Alonso’s update on Chelsea star’s injury makes it sound worse than assumed ↗

    Reece James has picked up an injury, and Xabi Alonso gave some more information about that while speaking post game. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea…

  4. Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-10 17:05 UTC

    Chelsea: Xabi Alonso issues Reece James injury update as new worry revealed ↗

    Blues’ captain facing yet more fitness woesChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has revealed Reece James missed Saturday’s defeat of Bournemouth with a new knee injury.The Chelsea captain was expected to be...

  5. Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-10 13:30 UTC

    Why isn't Reece James playing for Chelsea today? Xabi Alonso reveals injury setback ↗

    Blues without captain once again for visit of BournemouthThe Chelsea captain was due to be back to full fitness following the extended international break, along with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer,...

  6. talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-10 13:45 UTC

    Xabi Alonso reports new training injury to important Chelsea player ↗

    Reece James is not in the Chelsea squad today, and Xabi Alonso gave some information about his issue before kick off.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see...

  7. Talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-10 13:43 UTC

    Xabi Alonso reports new training injury to important Chelsea player ↗

    Reece James is not in the Chelsea squad today, and Xabi Alonso gave some information about his issue before kick off. If you enjoy Talk…

  8. talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-10 11:35 UTC

    Predicted XI: Alonso finally able to pick his full strength team with multiple injured Blues returning ↗

    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...

  9. Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-09 15:35 UTC

    Will Joao Pedro start for Chelsea against Bournemouth? Injury latest after Xabi Alonso update ↗

    Blues’ star striker is back in contention after nearly a month outIt is almost a month since Joao Pedro rescued a point for Chelsea at home to newly-promoted Hull, though...

  10. talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-09 14:40 UTC

    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...

  11. EPL Index · reported · 2026-10-09 15:20 UTC

    Xabi Alonso confirms quadruple Chelsea boost ahead of Bournemouth clash ↗

    Chelsea Injury Boost as Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer and Reece James Return for Bournemouth Chelsea needed a clean week. In reality, they got three. After 22 days without a match, Xabi Alonso heads into Saturday’s meeting with Bournemouth ca

  12. Talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-09 14:37 UTC

    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,…

  13. Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-09 14:05 UTC

    Xabi Alonso reveals Jamie Gittens injury timeline amid Chelsea transfer admission ↗

    Struggling Blues winger facing a not inconsiderable spell on the sidelinesXabi Alonso has revealed the timescale it will take for Jamie Gittens to recover from his ankle injury.Gittens suffered an...

  14. Hayters TV · reported · 2026-10-09 13:30 UTC

    Alonso confirms Chelsea fitness boosts ahead of Bournemouth ↗

    Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has handed his side a major fitness boost by confirming Moises Caicedo is ready to return to action.Caicedo has used the recent break to work his...

  15. Evening Standard · reported · 2026-10-09 13:05 UTC

    Chelsea handed five-man injury boost as Xabi Alonso confirms returnees for Bournemouth clash ↗

    Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Reece James all passed fitXabi Alonso has confirmed Moises Caicedo is “ready to go” as Chelsea prepare to face Bournemouth this weekend, with...

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