Xabi Alonso updates on Maxence Lacroix's injury status

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso updated the media on Maxence Lacroix's condition following a suspected hamstring injury during the Carabao Cup defeat against Liverpool. Lacroix experienced discomfort while tracking Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and was substituted by Levi Colwill before half-time at Anfield.

In his pre-match press conference ahead of the Premier League game against Manchester United on October 31, Alonso confirmed that it was too early to assess the seriousness of Lacroix's injury, stating, "Unfortunately, he felt something in his hamstring, and we need a couple of days to check what the injury’s going to be." Lacroix's injury poses a challenge for Chelsea as they prepare for their match against Manchester United, especially after suffering consecutive defeats against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. The team awaits further medical evaluations to determine how long Lacroix may be sidelined.