Chelsea lose Caicedo and Palestra for Luton cup clash

Chelsea's midfield anchor is sidelined, leaving Alonso with a selection puzzle.

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What happened. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra will miss Chelsea's Carabao Cup match against Luton Town on Thursday due to setbacks.

• Neither player featured in Monday's 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham.
• Both suffered setbacks during the week, according to Xabi Alonso.
• Caicedo's absence is notable due to his importance to the team.

Chelsea must adjust their lineup for the cup tie, with Caicedo's absence likely to impact midfield stability.

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