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Rose 'has a plan' for familiar foe Alonso as Cherries visit Chelsea

  • Cole Palmer is 'set to be fit' for Chelsea's Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday after working with a specialist fitness coach in the Caribbean to overcome a minor muscular issue.
  • Manager Xabi Alonso hopes Palmer's return can reverse Chelsea's recent decline, as the team sit tenth in the Premier League table with just seven points from five matches.
  • Midfielder Moises Caicedo has managed only 14 minutes this season due to a persistent calf issue, while Captain Reece James remains sidelined with a hamstring injury affecting recent matches.
  • While Chelsea need Palmer fit as soon as possible, staff are prioritizing long-term health; starting him at Stamford Bridge makes sense only if he completes training without adverse reaction.
  • Backup goalkeeper Mike Penders is recovering from a quad injury suffered during international duty with Belgium, while England Under-21 international Gittens faces assessment after an ankle injury last week.
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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