Chelsea dealt Moises Caicedo injury blow as Xabi Alonso issues new update before Carabao Cup tie

In Caicedo’s absence, Romeo Lavia was drafted in to play alongside captain Reece James in central midfield, while Jorell Hato and Malo Gusto operated as the wing-backs.Chelsea are next in action on Thursday night, facing Luton in the Carabao Cup second round at Stamford Bridge and Alonso has provided an injury update.“Not for tomorrow. Both,” he said in Wednesday’s pre-match press conference.“Let’s hope Moi can make it for the weekend. We need to check a little bit more with Marco.”Alonso also added that Cole Palmer is fit to face Luton as there are no fresh injury concerns following the win over Fulham.