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Team News: Chelsea dealt major injury blow as Xabi Alonso makes late Tottenham selection call

Chelsea have confirmed their starting XI against Tottenham, with João Pedro missing out and Geovany Quenda starting alongside Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:35 PM
Team News: Chelsea dealt major injury blow as Xabi Alonso makes late Tottenham selection call
Key Things to Know
  • Geovany Quenda starts for Chelsea against Tottenham with Joao Pedro ruled out due to an injury.
  • Manager Xabi Alonso selected Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Pedro Neto to support the revamped attack.
  • Mike Penders starts in goal with Jordan Henderson and Moisés Caicedo partnering in midfield.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Geovany Quenda has been named in Chelsea's starting lineup against Tottenham Hotspur after striker Joao Pedro was ruled out with a late knock. Manager Xabi Alonso has restructured the attack, deploying Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers in support of Quenda, while Pedro Neto and Jorrel Hato feature as wing-backs.

Mike Penders starts in goal behind a defense featuring Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, and Levi Colwill, with Jordan Henderson and Moisés Caicedo anchoring the midfield. Chelsea face a Tottenham team managed by Roberto De Zerbi, who recently secured their first league win of the season.

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