Xabi Alonso drops Chelsea vs Arsenal team news hint as two academy stars named

Xabi Alonso has name-checked two Chelsea academy stars ahead of today's huge London derby at Arsenal.Chelsea head to the Emirates on Sunday with Alonso confident he has enough midfield options despite failing to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez on transfer deadline day.Fernandez completed a £120m move to Manchester City, with Chelsea agreeing a £47m deal for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as his replacement. However, Monaco pulled out of the deal at the last minute.Reece James and Moises Caicedo are expected to remain central to Alonso's plans, although the Ecuador midfielder is an injury doubt after being forced off shortly after coming on against Brighton.Romeo Lavia has started both games this season and has impressed, but has been plagued by injuries since joining Chelsea in 2023