EPL: Alonso confirms player to miss Bournemouth game, update on Palmer, Caicedo, others
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Jamie Gittens will miss the upcoming match against Bournemouth due to an ankle injury. Alonso also provided positive fitness updates on several other key players, including Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer.
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Injury updates are critical for team performance analysis and sports betting markets in the English Premier League.
Chelsea head coach, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Jamie Gittens will not play in the Blues' Premier League clash against Bournemouth due to injury. Alonso also provided the latest fitness update on Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro, Reece James and Marco Palestra ahead of the Bournemouth match. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Alonso said, "Gittens is not going to be fit for tomorrow.
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