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Cole Palmer and three more injury boosts, key Chelsea change – Xabi Alonso’s dream week revealed

Premier League football returns to our lives this weekend with Chelsea welcoming Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge for their sixth fixture of the season

By Bobby Vincent · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hopes to welcome back Cole Palmer and other injured players ahead of facing Bournemouth.
Cole Palmer withdrew from international duty with a muscular injury and underwent rehabilitation in the Caribbean.
Joao Pedro, Reece James, and Moises Caicedo are also dealing with injuries ahead of Saturday's match.

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Bobby Vincent writes that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hopes for key injury boosts ahead of Saturday's match against Bournemouth following a 3-0 defeat to Brentford. Cole Palmer, who withdrew from the England squad with a muscular issue, underwent rehabilitation with a fitness coach in the Caribbean during the international break.

The writer also notes that Chelsea are assessing several other injured players, including Joao Pedro, Reece James, and Moises Caicedo. Meanwhile, Italian defender Marco Palestra is expected to return after training over the break.

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Cole Palmer and three more injury boosts, key Chelsea change – Xabi Alonso’s dream week revealed

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