Brief
Chelsea set to face Bournemouth with several injury doubts cleared
Pochettino says Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo, Reece James, Cole Palmer and Marco Palestra are ready for the game.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chelsea will host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with Pochettino confirming that most of the squad’s injury concerns are resolved.
What happened
The Cherries arrive for Chelsea’s first match in 22 days after a 3-0 loss to Brentford. Joao Pedro missed the Brentford game and has been seeing a specialist for a knee problem.
What the reports add
Standard Sport reported that at a Friday press conference Pochettino said Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo, Reece James, Cole Palmer and Marco Palestra are "ready to go tomorrow." Jamie Gittens is ruled out with an ankle injury sustained with England U‑21s.
What was said
"They are ready to go tomorrow," Pochettino told reporters, Standard Sport said.
How it came about
Chelsea have alternated between 3‑4‑2‑1 and 4‑2‑3‑1 formations this season and have given limited minutes to Geovany Quenda and Estevao in the first five league games.
Key facts
- Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on 10 October 2026. (standard.co.uk)
- Pochettino said Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo, Reece James, Cole Palmer and Marco Palestra are ready. (standard.co.uk)
- Jamie Gittens is unavailable due to an ankle injury. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup”
