Xabi Alonso shares ‘uncertain’ Pep Chavarria injury update after Chelsea squad omission

Pep Chavarria was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League game against Everton on Saturday afternoon. Jorrel Hato replaced the Spaniard at left wing-back — the only change Xabi Alonso made to the team that beat Bournemouth 5-1 last weekend.

Chavarria has been in excellent form since joining the Blues from Rayo Vallecano in the summer transfer window. His work rate and defensive tenacity have stood out, while he also provided an assist with a great cross for Joao Pedro against Bournemouth.

Although Hato is a quality player who can also play as a wing-back, he is not a like-for-like replacement for Chavarria . Chelsea fans will be disappointed to see the 28-year-old omitted from the squad and may be concerned about when he will return.