Xabi Alonso gives update on injured star’s potential return to Chelsea first team on Sunday
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7-second readXabi Alonso has not given much away about Emi Martinez – it looks like we will be waiting until Sunday to find out more.

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Xabi Alonso has just taken his press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Sunderland, and he had an update on one of his injured players.
Emi Martinez has missed the last few weeks after breaking his jaw against Everton, but he was back in training this week. “Tomorrow we have the last session before Sunday.
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Evening Standard · reported · 2026-11-06 14:26 UTC
Xabi Alonso reveals Joao Pedro timeline in new three-man Chelsea injury update ↗
Chelsea are currently without their first-choice options in defence and attackXabi Alonso has provided the latest update on the timescales of Joao Pedro and Maxence Lacroix’s returns from injury.Chelsea were...
talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-11-06 13:59 UTC
Xabi Alonso gives update on injured star’s potential return to Chelsea first team on Sunday ↗
Xabi Alonso has not given much away about Emi Martinez – it looks like we will be waiting until Sunday to find out more.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and...
Evening Standard · reported · 2026-11-06 14:12 UTC
Chelsea confirm new injury scare before Sunderland as Xabi Alonso issues Emi Martinez update ↗
Xabi Alonso has also provided an update on Jorrel HatoXabi Alonso has revealed Saturday’s training session will be the key determinant for whether Moises Caicedo and Emi Martinez make their...
The Chelsea Chronicle · reported · 2026-11-06 14:13 UTC
Xabi Alonso shares Chelsea injury update on Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro before Sunderland game ↗
Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Chelsea’s injury situation ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland, the final fixture before the November international ...
Talk Chelsea · reported · 2026-11-06 13:59 UTC
Xabi Alonso gives update on injured star’s potential return to Chelsea first team on Sunday ↗
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