Xabi Alonso sweats on Moises Caicedo fitness ahead of Arsenal derby after midfielder's latest setback

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces an anxious wait over the fitness of vice-captain Moises Caicedo ahead of Sunday's crucial London derby against Arsenal. The Ecuador international is a major doubt for the trip to the Emirates Stadium after suffering his second injury setback in the space of just two weeks.

The Blues are set to make a late decision on Caicedo this Saturday, just twenty-four hours before they kick off against the reigning Premier League champions. The 24-year-old midfielder has endured a frustrating start to the new campaign, having already missed the opening victory against Fulham and the midweek Carabao Cup triumph over Luton Town.