Chelsea injury update: Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro latest news and return dates

Chelsea sweating on Palmer, Caicedo and Joao Pedro ahead of Bournemouth visit; Gittens also picked up ankle injury during international break.

Chelsea face uncertainty over multiple key players for Saturday's home match against Bournemouth. Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro all missed international duty through injury, with Palmer working on fitness after a groin problem and Caicedo sidelined by a persistent calf issue that has limited him to 14 minutes this season. Jamie Gittens sustained an ankle injury during the break. Manager Xabi Alonso could be without as many as seven first-team players, though there is hope Palmer may be available for selection.