Caicedo and Palestra miss Chelsea opener through injury

Chelsea's new boss Xabi Alonso explains why two key players were absent for the Premier League kickoff.

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What happened. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra missed Chelsea's first Premier League match of the season against Fulham due to injuries.

• Caicedo had a standout pre-season display vs AC Milan with a goal and assist.
• Alonso said they don't want to take too much risk with players.
• Caicedo's availability for upcoming matches is uncertain.

“During the week they had a few setbacks. With Moi - and with any [player] - we don't want to take too much risk. They weren't ready to play tonight.”

— Xabi Alonso

Caicedo's fitness will be monitored ahead of Chelsea's Carabao Cup tie and Premier League match.

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