Caicedo, Palmer, Joao Pedro – Chelsea injury update and return dates ahead of Bournemouth match

According to a report by Football London on Friday, 9 October, 2026, Xabi Alonso, Chelsea manager, has announced that Moises Caicedo will be available to play in Saturday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth after an injury. Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Reece James are among the other players hoping to make an appearance.

Alonso gave Chelsea fans an update on the health of his team as they get ready to host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.

An injury to Caicedo’s calf he suffered in preseason has kept him out since August, when he tried to return against Brighton. But the midfielder is fit and ready to play again after taking advantage of the international break to train.

Indeed, he is prepared to leave. We have made good use of Moi’s time to help him get fit again. “He’s all set to go,” Alonso declared.

The Chelsea manager went on to say that the Ecuadorian international was an important cog in the wheel, and that the club had taken their time getting him back to full health.

Cole Palmer, who withdrew from England duty due to a muscle issue, is another player who may make a comeback against Bournemouth. The forward worked out with a personal trainer in the Caribbean during his international break.

After suffering a knee injury that prevented him from playing in Chelsea’s 3-0 pre-half loss to Brentford, Joao Pedro is also hoping to make a return. To prioritize his recovery, the Brazilian striker stepped down from his international duties.

According to Alonso, a number of players have resumed training, albeit with different workloads.

After sitting out Brentford’s loss, Reece James may also be available. Not being named to England’s squad means the Chelsea captain has more time to get in shape.

After missing time due to injuries, Chelsea’s Marco Palestra and Emmanuel Emegha are getting close to making their competitive debuts. Both athletes have been training as of late.

But after hurting his ankle for the England U-21s’ match against Kazakhstan, Jamie Gittens will not play for Bournemouth. It was confirmed by Alonso that the winger would be out for a few weeks.

As Alonso seeks to improve Chelsea’s performance after their loss to Brentford, the return of important players would give the club a huge boost.

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