Chelsea injury update: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra latest news and return dates

Chelsea injury update: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra latest news and return dates

Chelsea continued their perfect start to the season with a 4-3 win over Brighton at the weekend, though a major injury concern has emerged ahead of facing Arsenal.The goalkeeper will now look to stop his former club at the Emirates on Sunday when the Blues take to action for the first time after the summer window closes.Moises CaicedoThe Chelsea midfielder returned to the matchday squad against his former club after missing the opening day win over Fulham and the Carabao Cup second round victory at home to Luton Town.Caicedo was brought on in the second half shortly after Joao Pedro’s unfortunate own goal had cut the Blues’ lead to one.Read MoreHowever, the Chelsea No25 lasted all of 14 minutes before limping off to be replaced by another ex-Brighton man in Valentin Barco.Fresh concern: Moises CaicedoPA“Hopefully it wasn’t new, and hopefully it wasn’t more than last time,” Alonso told reporters.“He was cautious to stop and say that he wasn’t feeling the best. We will assess it during the week.”Potential return date: September 6 vs Arsenal (a)Jordan HendersonWith England reaching the bronze final match at this summer’s World Cup, Jordan Henderson is yet to make an appearance for Chelsea since sealing a free transfer.Alonso was asked on before the Luton game for an update on Henderson and revealed the 36-year-old is not expected to be available for selection for a while yet.Not ready yet: Jordan HendersonGetty“Jordan will take a little longer, but let's see," the Chelsea manager said. "I am not a doctor. I don't have the date yet, so we have to wait a little bit longer.”Potential return date: UnknownMarco PalestraA regular for Chelsea, whether as a wing-back on either flank, during pre-season, Marco Palestra is still waiting to make his competitive Chelsea debut after missing all three games so far this season.Like Caicedo, the Italian sustained a minor knock in training before the win over Fulham, but has not been since as he was ruled out of the Carabao Cup tie against Luton by Alonso.It’s still not clear as to what Palestra’s injury is or whether he will recover in time to face the Gunners.Potential return date: Unknown

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