Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso gave an injury update ahead of Manchester United. He said Maxence Lacroix will be out for a few weeks after a hamstring injury suffered in the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool, while Moises Caicedo is fit to play.
Lacroix setback
Alonso said: "Max picked up an injury and we expect he is not going to be ready before the international break."
Caicedo and available players
Caicedo had a minor problem after being forced off in the second half against Liverpool. Alonso said: "No issue."
Alonso said: "He’s okay for tomorrow."
Pep Chavarria is fit after missing the game against Liverpool.
Players still out
Jorrel Hato is also set to miss out again. Reece James and Joao Pedro are also currently sidelined.
Martinez return chance
Asked whether the goalkeeper could return before the international break, Alonso said: "There’s a chance."
Alonso said: "We still need to wait until next week, but there’s a chance."
Alonso said: "In case he’s ready to play, he will probably need a face mask."
Hayters reported that Martinez is recovering from surgery on a fractured jaw.
