Chelsea sweat on Caicedo fitness ahead of Brighton clash

Chelsea are hopeful that Moises Caicedo can return for Sunday's Premier League match against Brighton, with a decision on the goalkeeper still to be made.

Caicedo suffered an injury in training last week, which saw him miss wins over Fulham and Luton Town. Xabi Alonso is hoping the midfielder can make his first appearance of the season in the clash at Stamford Bridge.

Alonso said: “He is hopefully training [on Friday]. We are hopeful he can be involved. We are still checking; no decision made.”

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Colwill and Quenda fitness updates

Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda both missed the matchday squad for the 2-0 win over Luton on Thursday, but Alonso said there are “no issues”.

“Our plan is that they are training [Friday] preparing for Sunday. With Levi, we know three games in a week after the injury, missing a period, he needs to take the right steps. We don’t want to push him too much. So he feels comfortable,” he added.

Goalkeeper and midfield decisions

It remains to be seen whether Enzo Fernandez or Robert Sanchez is involved. Fernandez was expected to be in the squad against Luton but was left out amid interest from Manchester City. Sanchez looks set to lose his place as Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper after the Blues agreed a £7.5million deal to sign 33-year-old Emi Martinez from Aston Villa. Mike Penders made his Chelsea debut against Luton as Sanchez remained on the bench.

Alonso says he has decided who will start in goal against Brighton, but was not willing to reveal the answer.

Cole Palmer played the full 90 minutes against Luton, but Alonso dismissed suggestions it meant the player would be rested against Brighton. He is in line to start alongside Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro as Chelsea's front three continues to bed in.

In midfield, Alonso can choose from Reece James, Valentin Barco, Romeo Lavia and Caicedo if fit. Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra remain injured. Wesley Fofana is back from suspension and available to play competitively for the first time this season. He missed the last two games following his red card at Sunderland on the final day of last season.

Young defender Josh Acheampong will be in the squad, Alonso has said.