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Chelsea injury update: Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo latest news and return dates

Blues could get a number of major boosts for Bournemouth return this week

By George Flood · Standard

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:15 AM

Key Things to Know

Chelsea are monitoring return timelines for Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Moises Caicedo ahead of Bournemouth.
Joao Pedro is receiving knee specialist treatment and is expected back later in October.
Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Reece James could all return against Bournemouth.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea are assessing several key injuries ahead of their Premier League match against Bournemouth under manager Xabi Alonso. Striker Joao Pedro is receiving treatment from a knee specialist and is projected to return later in October. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo are both targeting returns for the Bournemouth fixture after recovering from fitness and calf issues, respectively.

Captain Reece James, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, and goalkeeper Mike Penders could also be in contention to face Bournemouth. However, winger Jamie Gittens faces an extended spell out after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for England's Under-21s.

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