Xabi Alonso forced into one major Chelsea change for Tottenham clash

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces an enforced lineup change for Saturday's match against Tottenham following an injury to goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Martinez underwent successful surgery after suffering a fractured jaw during Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Everton, ruling him out for the foreseeable future. Young goalkeeper Mike Penders is expected to make his full Premier League debut in Martinez's place at Stamford Bridge.

Aside from the goalkeeping change, Alonso is anticipated to retain most of the lineup that earned Chelsea's first clean sheet of the season. Pedro Neto scored both goals against Everton, supported by a defensive setup featuring Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, and Levi Colwill, alongside midfielders Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson.