Jorrel Hato set to remain sidelined for several weeks
Xabi Alonso does not expect the Dutch defender to return immediately after the international break, with a further update planned before the Leeds United game.
Jorrel Hato is expected to remain unavailable for several more weeks as he continues his recovery from injury, Xabi Alonso has confirmed. The Dutch defender will miss Sunday’s match against Sunderland alongside Maxence Lacroix and João Pedro.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Alonso said Hato was “not fit yet”, according to Voetbal International. Although the international break will provide additional recovery time, Alonso stopped short of setting a firm return date and suggested Hato may still need longer.
The players’ progress will be assessed during the two-week break. Alonso expects to provide a more detailed update before the subsequent fixture against Leeds United, which will be the team’s first match after the international window.
Elsewhere, Emiliano Martínez is available again, potentially affecting whether Mike Penders returns to the bench against Sunderland. Moisés Caicedo remains doubtful, with Saturday’s training session expected to determine whether he can play. Alonso also addressed Thomas Tuchel’s decision to omit Cole Palmer from the England squad, saying he had not discussed it with Palmer and that the club’s focus remained on Sunday’s game and the player’s contribution to Chelsea.
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- Xabi Alonso geeft update over Hato en reageert op passeren Palmer door Tuchel— Voetbal International
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