MOISES CAICEDO will undergo a late fitness check ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Arsenal.
The Blues midfielder, 24, managed just 14 minutes from the bench against Brighton last weekend before being forced off with injury.
Chelsea star Moises Caicedo will undergo a late fitness check ahead of the derby with Arsenal Credit: Getty Images – Getty
But Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has not ruled Caicedo out of the Arsenal clash Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Boss Xabi Alonso has not ruled the Ecuador international out of Jattvibeday’s trip to Arsenal and says a decision will be made after training on Saturday as to whether he is part of the squad or not.
Alonso said: “We will check tomorrow. We need to not worry, these things happen. Tomorrow, we will take the final decision.”
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Chelsea attempted to add an extra midfielder, Monaco’s Lamine Camara, on deadline day only for the deal to collapse after Monaco pulled the plug at the last minute.
The Blues were left furious with the French club’s actions, but Alonso has no concerns over the depth and options in midfield, counting academy players Reggie Watson and Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli amongst those who could be called on.
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He added: “We are prepared. I’m happy with the squad, with the depth, with the healthy competition we have in different positions.
“I’ve mentioned that there is a good balance between players of different stage, mature players, young players, players already that they are in a good maturity moment as well.
“We need to build that energy during the week to perform well in the weekends.
“So far, just two games, but it has been a good start.
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“Now we know who is going to be in the building and that’s good to have this certainty.
“We can be very happy with the whole transfer window.
“What we started talking about in late May, early June, many things we have accomplished.”
