Chelsea dealt Moises Caicedo injury blow as Xabi Alonso issues new update before Carabao Cup tie

Xabi Alonso also provides an update on Cole Palmer as Chelsea turn attentions to cup matters

Chelsea won't challenge Arsenal due to glaring problem, it's not just Sanchez  talkSPORT

There are underlying tactical problems for the manager to solve but Alonso's 3-4-3 is going to be a lot of fun this season

In Xabi Alonso’s first match as manager, Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in the Premier League.

Alonso could be nurturing one of the most dangerous attacks in the league but has a long-standing problem to solve at the other end of the pitch

The failure to replace Robert Sánchez remains a mystery but the new-look front three should buy time for the new manager’s principles to bed in After a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated their flaws, there was a sense, perhaps even a need, for Chelsea to emerge as a seri

Xabi Alonso wins Chelsea debut as revamped front three dazzles  ESPN

Xabi Alonso called on his attacking trio of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro to lead and inspire Chelsea this season after their goals helped begin his tenure began with a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Palmer produced a wonderful display in what was a chaotic match, scoring early in the second half

The opening round of Premier League fixtures offered plenty of surprises, making for a fitting set-up for what is expected to be an unpredictable season in England

Why is Moises Caicedo not playing for Chelsea in season opener vs. Fulham?  USA Today

The final matchup of the Premier League's opening weekend saw two former Real Madrid managers take charge of the teams, as Xabi Alonso of Chelsea and Alvaro Arbeloa of Fulham both debuted for their English clubs.