Chelsea face Enzo Fernandez dilemma as Alonso eyes Caicedo

A twist in the transfer window as Xabi Alonso weighs up Enzo Fernandez's future.

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What happened. Chelsea face uncertainty over Enzo Fernandez's future as Xabi Alonso looks to resolve it, with the midfielder left out of the squad.

• Moises Caicedo suffered an injury during Chelsea's win over Brighton.
• Caicedo was emotional as he left the pitch after being helped up.
• Valentin Barco started due to Caicedo's injury and Fernandez's absence.

The transfer window closes Tuesday, adding urgency to Fernandez's situation.

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