Xabi Alonso handed welcome Chelsea injury boost as anxious Moises Caicedo wait continues

Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel confirmed midfielder Romeo Lavia will not start against Turkey to manage his workload, providing a fitness boost for Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. Lavia came off after 85 minutes with cramp during Belgium's 1-0 Nations League defeat to France, but the national side is choosing a cautious approach to avoid further injury.

Chelsea are preparing to face Bournemouth in the Premier League, where Alonso hopes Lavia will be fit and available. Meanwhile, Chelsea are still waiting on Moises Caicedo, who has been limited to just 14 minutes this season due to a persistent calf injury.