Chelsea squad photo: Caicedo promoted, £15m star absent

Chelsea paused Brentford prep for their annual squad photo — and the picture told its own story.

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What happened. Chelsea posed for their annual first-team squad photo at Cobham, pausing preparations for Friday night's clash with Brentford. The shoot marked the formal start of the Xabi Alonso era, with no silverware on show after a 10th-place league finish and cup exits.

• Moises Caicedo was promoted in the photo
• A £15m star was missing from the shot
• Three injury hints were spotted in the image

Chelsea return to action against Brentford on Friday night as Alonso's first season takes shape.

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