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Xabi Alonso has three options for replacing key player against Liverpool – none look great

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Chelsea are missing Joao Pedro for a few weeks at least, and there are competing theories about how they will try to survive that period.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage...

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Chelsea are missing Joao Pedro for a few weeks at least, and there are competing theories about how they will try to survive that period.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage...

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Chelsea are missing Joao Pedro for a few weeks at least, and there are competing theories about how they will try to survive that period. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. The big team news for tonight’s game against Liverpool is already clear, even hours before Xabi Alonso hands in his team sheet. Chelsea are missing their goalkeeper, their captain, and their main striker.

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  1. talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-28 13:00 UTC

    Xabi Alonso has three options for replacing key player against Liverpool – none look great ↗

    Chelsea are missing Joao Pedro for a few weeks at least, and there are competing theories about how they will try to survive that period.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage...

  2. Talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-10-28 12:59 UTC

    Xabi Alonso has three options for replacing key player against Liverpool – none look great ↗

    Chelsea are missing Joao Pedro for a few weeks at least, and there are competing theories about how they will try to survive that period.…

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