Chelsea suffer major injury blow ahead of Man United clash
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15-second readChelsea's injury picture ahead of their match against Manchester United is mixed, with Moises Caicedo available and Maxence Lacroix not available due to a hamstring problem. Xabi Alonso confirmed Caicedo's fitness after his withdrawal during the Carabao Cup defeat against Liverpool. Caicedo's presence in midfield is expected to change the balance of the Chelsea side.
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Chelsea's injury picture ahead of their match against Manchester United is mixed, with Moises Caicedo available and Maxence Lacroix not available due to a hamstring problem. Xabi Alonso confirmed Caicedo's fitness after his withdrawal during the Carabao Cup defeat against Liverpool. Caicedo's presence in midfield is expected to change the balance of the Chelsea side.
Lacroix is expected to be out for a few weeks after suffering a hamstring injury during the Liverpool match. Alonso stated that Lacroix will not be ready before the international break, leaving Chelsea short at the back and requiring another adjustment. This injury adds to Chelsea's challenges ahead of the Manchester United match.
There is a possibility of Emi Martinez returning earlier than expected from a broken jaw, although a final assessment is needed next week. Alonso indicated that there is a chance of Martinez returning sooner. Pep Chavarria is expected to return to the matchday squad, while Jorrel Hato remains unavailable.
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Chelsea go into Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Manchester United carrying a mixed injury picture. Xabi Alonso was clear enough, Moises Caicedo is available, Maxence Lacroix is not, and Emi Martinez remains a waiting game. Caicedo came off during the midweek Carabao Cup defeat on penalties against Liverpool after what Alonso had already described as “little problems” during the game. There is no drama now. The Chelsea manager shut that down quickly, saying: “No issue, he is ok for tomorrow.” That is the important bit for Chelsea, because Caicedo’s presence in midfield changes the balance of the side.
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