Chelsea injury update: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Marco Palestra latest news and return dates

Chelsea made a winning start to their Premier League campaign on Monday night, beating Fulham 3-2 , but they did so without some key players in the matchday squad.

Moises Caicedo and summer signing Marco Palestra were both left off the teamsheet for the trip across west London having picked up injuries in training.

It is an early-season setback for Xabi Alonso, who will hope to welcome both men back in short order as he gears up to host Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on Thursday and Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.

With that said, here is all the latest Chelsea injury news and potential return dates...

The usual midfield stalwart Moises Caicedo was a surprise absentee from the teamsheet at Craven Cottage, with a pivot of Reece James and Romeo Lavia starting in his place.

Fortunately for Chelsea, it seems his exclusion was largely precautionary.

Caicedo was in attendance at the match and did not appear to be limping. Speaking pre-match, Alonso confirmed he had picked up a minor issue in training and was left out to avoid ‘risk’.

He told Sky Sports: “During the week (Caicedo and Palestra) had setbacks. With Moi, we don’t want to take risks. They were not ready to play tonight. We go week-by-week, but they were not ready for tonight.”

It is not absolutely clear when he will return to the pitch, but it is hoped Caicedo will be back in the fold sooner rather than later.

Sidelined: Moises Caicedo AFP/Getty Marco Palestra Summer signing Marco Palestra was also an unexpected exclusion from the teamsheet against Fulham, having been expected to start after impressing throughout pre-season.

Alonso lumped him in with Caicedo in a two-for-one injury update, suggesting his issue was only minor as he cited “setbacks”.

It is not clear precisely when Palestra will be ready to play, but Alonso will hope to hand him a competitive debut against Luton in the Carabao Cup.

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