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Chelsea set for triple injury boost ahead of Brentford clash

Chelsea Injury Update: Caicedo, Palestra and Henderson Close to Brentford ReturnChelsea need bodies back, and they may get three of them this week. After a sloppy 2-2 draw with Hull City, Xabi Alonso ...

Chelsea set for triple injury boost ahead of Brentford clash

Chelsea is looking forward to a triple injury boost ahead of their upcoming match against Brentford. Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, and Jordan Henderson are all close to returning for the game. The trio's availability could greatly impact Chelsea's performance, as they have been lacking rhythm, balance, and control in key moments this season.

Caicedo, who has struggled with a calf issue since his debut, may return for the Brentford match on September 18. Meanwhile, Marco Palestra, who has not played competitively since joining Chelsea from Atalanta, seems to be making progress and could make his debut in the Premier League. Jordan Henderson, who suffered a wrist injury during the World Cup, is in the final stages of his recovery and could also feature against Brentford.

With these three players potentially returning, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will have more options to manage the team, which could lead to better results in their upcoming fixtures.

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