Chelsea sweat on Caicedo fitness before Brentford trip

Chelsea's midfield plans for Friday hinge on an injury doubt as Xabi Alonso weighs his options.

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What happened. Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Moises Caicedo ahead of their Premier League trip to Brentford on Friday evening. Xabi Alonso faces a dilemma in the centre of midfield as a result.

• Jordan Henderson could make his Chelsea debut against his former club Brentford.
• Henderson has been unavailable for Chelsea's first six matches after arm surgery.
• He broke his arm celebrating England's win over Mexico in July.

Alonso must settle his midfield before Friday's game at Brentford, with Caicedo's availability still unclear.

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