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EPL: Alonso to make late call on Caicedo for Arsenal-Chelsea clash

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  • Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club will decide after Saturday’s final training session whether Moises Caicedo can face Arsenal.
  • Arsenal are also assessing several players, including Bruno and Cristhian Mosquera, while Jurrien Timber has returned to full training and William Saliba remains sidelined.
  • Alonso said Chelsea striker Emmanuel Emegha could become an important attacking option after recovering from a preseason injury.

Chelsea will wait until its final training session before deciding whether Moises Caicedo can play in Sunday’s London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Xabi Alonso said the Ecuadorian midfielder remains a doubt after returning from injury against Brighton and Hove Albion.

We will check tomorrow. Tomorrow is the last decision for the squad on Sunday.

· Xabi AlonsoAlonso explained when Chelsea would decide whether Caicedo can play.

Caicedo missed Chelsea’s opening matches against Fulham and Luton Town. He came on as a second-half substitute against Brighton but lasted only 13 minutes before leaving the field with what Alonso described as an issue that “wasn’t something new.” Alonso said the club would assess him on Saturday and then make the final decision.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is also dealing with fitness questions. Bruno is being assessed after taking a knock against Aston Villa, while Cristhian Mosquera will be evaluated after training. Ezri Konsa is available, and Jurrien Timber is in contention after returning to full training. William Saliba remains out, with Arteta saying the club cannot yet specify how many weeks the defender will miss.

We need to not be worried. These things can happen and we need to check.

· Xabi AlonsoHe addressed the uncertainty surrounding Caicedo’s fitness.

Alonso offered a more encouraging update on Emmanuel Emegha, who joined Chelsea from Strasbourg during the summer but has not made his competitive debut after suffering a preseason injury. The manager said the Netherlands international can threaten defenses when he has space, while cautioning that he will need patience as he works his way into the team.

I see him playing on the last line, and when he has space he is a big threat.

· Xabi AlonsoAlonso described Emegha’s potential role in Chelsea’s attack.
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