Chelsea continues to grapple with a growing injury list, and recent comments from manager Xabi Alonso indicate that significant player returns may be some time away.
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Xabi Alonso reported a few injury concerns following the latest training session. While there’s some optimism surrounding Emi Martinez’s potential return this weekend, the outlook for other key players remains less favorable.
Notably, central defender Maxence Lacroix and striker Joao Pedro are both sidelined indefinitely, with Alonso stating that their recovery timelines are uncertain. He advised reporters that a clearer assessment would be available after the upcoming international break.
“No updates to provide,” Alonso mentioned. “It’s clear we won’t see them tomorrow. We’ll evaluate their recovery after these two weeks and should have more information ahead of the Leeds match.”
Hato’s Continued Absence, Chavarria Set to Step In
Alonso also provided an update on Jorrel Hato, confirming that the player remains unavailable and will likely return only after the international break.
“He’s not fit right now,” Alonso confirmed. “His return will take some additional weeks.”
On a brighter note, Pep Chavarria appears to be ready to take Hato’s position in the squad this weekend.
Additional Updates
In other developments, Alonso expressed optimism regarding Wesley Fofana’s focus, suggesting that fans may witness an improvement in his performance in the near future.
The manager also addressed Moises Caicedo, who missed training earlier this week. However, he remained cryptically vague about the specifics of Caicedo’s condition.
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