Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Alonso Faces Media Ahead of Chelsea-Leeds Cup Clash
Xabi Alonso steps up for his pre-match press conference as Chelsea prepare for a Carabao Cup tie against Leeds.
Xabi Alonso
coach
Competition
Carabao Cup third round
Fixture
Chelsea vs Leeds United
Venue
Stamford Bridge
Date
Wednesday evening
What happened. Xabi Alonso is holding his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United.
- Press conference starts at 1:30pm UK time.
- Alonso may rotate after Arsenal defeat and before Hull City match.
- Update expected on Moises Caicedo's injury.
The cup tie is sandwiched between Premier League matches, so rotation is likely.
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