Chelsea: Xabi Alonso explains why Pep Chavarria and Malo Gusto missed Everton clash

Chavarria picked up a fitness issue in Friday training; Gusto was ill. Both missed the 2-0 Everton win.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that left-back Pep Chavarria and Malo Gusto were absent from Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton due to fitness concerns. Chavarria felt something during Friday's training session and was ruled out, with Jorrel Hato stepping in at left wing-back and assisting Pedro Neto's opening goal. Gusto was sidelined by illness. Alonso will provide updates on both players ahead of Chelsea's next fixture against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge next Saturday.