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Chelsea handed five-man injury boost as Xabi Alonso confirms returnees for Bournemouth clash
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Caicedo, Palmer, James, Joao Pedro and Palestra all cleared to face Bournemouth after injury layoffs.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed five players are fit and ready for Saturday's Premier League match against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Moises Caicedo (calf), Reece James (hamstring), Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro (knee) and Marco Palestra have all returned to training following the three-week international break. It will be Chelsea's first match in 22 days since their 3-0 defeat to Brentford.
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UK timesSingle source2 reports from 1 outlet. First reported by Evening Standard, 9 Oct.
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- Will Joao Pedro start for Chelsea against Bournemouth? Injury latest after Xabi Alonso updateEvening Standard
- Chelsea handed five-man injury boost as Xabi Alonso confirms returnees for Bournemouth clashEvening StandardThis article
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