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Five injury boosts and £75m Chelsea star dropped in Xabi Alonso’s dream line-up for Bournemouth

While a big chunk of his Chelsea players are out on international duty, manager Xabi Alonso will be working behind the scenes to prepare for the Bournemouth game next month

By Bobby Vincent · Football London

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Bobby Vincent outlines a potential Chelsea lineup facing Bournemouth featuring five returning injured players.
Chelsea hopes Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Reece James return from injury.
The writer suggests dropping £75 million defender Wesley Fofana in favor of Josh Acheampong.

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Bobby Vincent proposes a Chelsea starting lineup against Bournemouth that could feature five returning players following the three-week international break. Manager Xabi Alonso is hoping injured stars Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, and Reece James will all recover in time for the October 10 Premier League fixture.

Vincent also suggests dropping £75 million defender Wesley Fofana from the back three following criticism in a 3-0 defeat to Brentford, replacing him with Josh Acheampong in a proposed 3-4-3 formation.

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Five injury boosts and £75m Chelsea star dropped in Xabi Alonso’s dream line-up for Bournemouth

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