While Chelsea supporters will be keen to forget Wednesday night's defeat to Liverpool as quickly as possible, for manager Xabi Alonso there are a few positives to take…
Romeo Lavia completed a full competitive 90 minutes for Chelsea for the first time since signing in 2023, featuring throughout Wednesday's penalty shootout loss at Liverpool. Manager Xabi Alonso praised the £58 million midfielder's progress following recurring hamstring injuries, though Chelsea plans to remain cautious with his minutes ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester United.
Alonso also reported fitness concerns for Moises Caicedo and Malo Gusto, while defender Maxence Lacroix suffered a hamstring problem at Anfield. Striker Joao Pedro is ruled out for several weeks, though Cole Palmer will return from suspension.
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