EPL: Alonso rules out three Chelsea players against Sunderland
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Fri, 6 Nov 2026, 19:04
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Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso Photo: web Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Chelsea will face Sunderland on Sunday, with Alonso hoping to have Martinez and Caicedo available as the Blues seek another Premier League victory.
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✦So, tomorrow we will check and then on Sunday we will take the final decision,” Alonso added.
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Sunday:Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso Photo: web Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Friday:Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Alonso disclosed that the trio would be assessed during the international break as they continue their recovery from injuries.today:But not today,” he stated.
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✦Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso Photo: web Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
✦Chelsea will face Sunderland on Sunday, with Alonso hoping to have Martinez and Caicedo available as the Blues seek another Premier League victory.
✦So, tomorrow we will check and then on Sunday we will take the final decision,” Alonso added.
Key Facts:Sunday: Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso Photo: web Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Friday: Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Alonso disclosed that the trio would be assessed during the international break as they continue their recovery from injuries.today: But not today,” he stated.Saturday: The Argentine has resumed training this week while wearing protective headgear, but Alonso said a final decision on his availability would be made after Saturday’s training session at Cobham.
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Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
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What is the key takeaway from this report?
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso Photo: web Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
What additional context is highlighted in this report?
Chelsea will face Sunderland on Sunday, with Alonso hoping to have Martinez and Caicedo available as the Blues seek another Premier League victory.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso Photo: web Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jorrel Hato, Maxence Lacroix and Joao Pedro will miss Sunday’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
