Xabi Alonso Confirms João Pedro, Reece James Fit for Brentford
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso announced that João Pedro and Reece James are still in contention for the Premier League match against Brentford, scheduled for Friday. João Pedro withdrew from the Brazil squad due to an injury, while Reece James missed part of Chelsea's training session on Tuesday.
Alonso stated that no players are ruled out yet, with final decisions pending after the last training session. He expressed caution regarding João Pedro's condition but noted his impressive start to the season with three goals and three assists in four appearances.
Regarding Reece James, Alonso downplayed the significance of his absence from training. Additionally, Chelsea is monitoring midfielder Moisés Caicedo's fitness as he recovers from injury.
Alonso mentioned that Marco Palestra and Jordan Henderson could also be assessed before the match. Chelsea aims to return to winning ways following a 2-2 draw with Hull City last weekend.
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