Xabi Alonso says Moises Caicedo 'ready to go' ahead of Bournemouth cla

October 9, 2026 — Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed a significant injury boost ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge tomorrow: Moises Caicedo has returned to fitness after a calf problem.

Alonso spoke at a press conference on Friday and delivered a clear update on Caicedo's condition: "Yes, he’s ready to go. We have used the time with Moises to get him back fit. He’s been training good."

WHAT HAPPENED
Chelsea have collected seven points from five league games and are without a win in their last three matches. The club began the campaign with six points from their first two fixtures but have taken just one point from the subsequent three.

KEY CONTEXT
The international break preceded the club's return to domestic action, and Alonso said that period was used to get Caicedo back to full fitness ahead of the season restart.

WHY IT MATTERS
Caicedo's availability gives Alonso an additional midfield option as Chelsea aim to halt their run without a victory and pick up momentum in the early Premier League schedule.

Xabi Alonso says Moises Caicedo 'ready to go' ahead of Bournemouth clash