Xabi Alonso issues Moises Caicedo injury update as Chelsea admit recovery mistake

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Smith, D. (2026, September 6). Xabi Alonso issues Moises Caicedo injury update as Chelsea admit recovery mistake. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/caicedo-injury-latest-chelsea-fc-arsenal-b1295957.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-06 · by Dom Smith

Quick Summary

Xabi Alonso provided an update on Moises Caicedo's injury after Chelsea's loss to Arsenal, stating it's not a long-term issue but rather a matter of assessing the risk. Caicedo was injured in the 14th minute of the match and didn't play in the subsequent game against Brighton. Alonso had previously discussed his midfield options, citing players such as Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson as having different qualities that will be used to find balance for the team.

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Arsenal's Strong Start to the Season

Arsenal have kept two clean sheets in their opening two matches of the season, showcasing their impressive strength in defence. In contrast, Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton last time out, displaying an attacking prowess that could prove a challenge for Arsenal.

Chelsea's New-Look Attack

Chelsea's new-look front three of Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro have been frightening in attack, with Rogers having already opened his account in his new colours on his league debut against Fulham. This match will be a key test for Arsenal's defence.

Injury Updates

Reece James could start in midfield for Chelsea, where he is expected to deploy him this season, and his importance in that position is due to grow after Enzo Fernandez departed for Manchester City and the transfer of Lamine Camara collapsed. Jordan Henderson has not yet played for his new club due to a wrist injury suffered at the World Cup.

How to Watch

This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage set to start at 4pm BST ahead of the 4.30pm BST kick off. Sky subscribers can stream the match live on the Sky Go app and website.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal's predicted XI vs Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Saka, Partey, Xhaka, Trossard; Martinelli, Nketiah

Chelsea predicted XI vs Arsenal: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Lavia, James, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro

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Who wrote this

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Topics

Arsenal Brighton Chelsea Monaco Stamford Bridge

Subjects

Alonso PERSON · 5× Arsenal ORG · 2× Caicedo PERSON · 2× Chelsea ORG · 2× Brighton GPE · 1× Kai Havertz PERSON · 1× Lamine Camara PERSON · 1× Martin Odegaard PERSON · 1× Monaco ORG · 1× Morgan Rogers PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Before the Arsenal clash, Alonso had explained how he sees his midfield options after Chelsea failed to land Monaco signing Lamine Camara on Deadline Day when his move to Stamford Bridge fell through.

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2026-09-07 · Evening Standard

Xabi Alonso issues Moises Caicedo injury update as Chelsea admit recovery mistake · assertive framing

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But Caicedo, a substitute, lasted only 14 minutes before feeling pain and having to be replaced. asserted

Caicedo → last → pain

He then sat out on Sunday as Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead inside two minutes but goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard turned the match on its head and saw Arsenal claim victory. uncertain

Arsenal → sit → victory

Alonso was asked for an update on Caicedo after the match and was quizzed on whether it is a longer-term issue. asserted

it → ask → match

“Not longer term, but we talk about assessing the risk,” Alonso said. asserted

Alonso → talk → risk

“Probably last week [against Brighton], we took him too early, and I don’t want to make the same mistake.” asserted

I → take → mistake

move → explain → Bridge

“We have different qualities, personalities, like Valentin [Barco],” Alonso said on Friday. asserted

Alonso → have → Friday

“He is young but he has come with great energy,” Alonso added. asserted

Alonso → come → energy

“We have Hendo [Jordan Henderson] — he has the composure, the mentality, he knows what is going on in the game so he is getting closer and closer to playing time. asserted

he → have → time

“We have options and we need to have the right balance, and we think that we have quality, competitiveness for all the season and to face each opponent.” asserted

we → need → opponent

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