India, Aug. 25 -- Chelsea FC midfielder Moises Caicedo has been left out of the squad for their Premier League 2026-27 opener against Fulham FC, despite featuring prominently during pre-season. The Ecuador international's absence comes as a surprise given his importance to the team and his remarkable availability last season. Xabi Alonso addressed the decision before kick-off, explaining why Caicedo was not considered for the London derby. Chelsea have also made several notable selections as Alonso names his first competitive Chelsea starting XI.

Why is Caicedo Not Playing For Chelsea FC vs Fulham FC?

Moises Caicedo has been excluded from Chelsea's squad after suffering what Alonso described as a setback. The midfielder played 76 minute...