{
  "id": 12212356,
  "title": "12 Chelsea, Bournemouth players set to miss Premier League clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/12-chelsea-bournemouth-players-set-to-miss-premier-league-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T18:59:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/12-chelsea-bournemouth-players-set-to-miss-premier-league-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea and Bournemouth face off in an upcoming Premier League match, with 12 players from each team expected to be unavailable for selection. Chelsea's Xabi Alonso has experienced a difficult stretch, failing to secure a win in their last three league games, including losses to Arsenal and Brentford, while drawing with Hull City. Meanwhile, Bournemouth's Marco Rose's team has also struggled, with three draws and two defeats in their opening five matches of the season. Both teams' injuries were exacerbated following a three-week international break. Joao Pedro, the Brazilian star, withdrew from Brazil's international squad due to a knee complaint. Chelsea defender Cole Palmer withdrew from England's squad due to a muscular issue and underwent rehabilitation in the Caribbean. Chelsea captain Reece James is focusing on his hamstring injury, with his current condition undisclosed. Moises Caicedo, the Ecuadorian midfielder, has played only 14 minutes this season due to a calf issue but may return to action. Emegha, a recent Chelsea signing, has been sidelined with a hamstring injury. Jamie Gittens, the winger, withdrew from England Under-21 duty due to an ankle problem. Marco Palestra, the Italian defender, is expected to return to the squad following a quad injury. Bournemouth faced a blow when Alex Scott withdrew from the England camp due to a quadriceps injury. Eli Junior Kroupi and Amine Adli are expected to return soon for Bournemouth, but their availability for the match against Chelsea is uncertain due to injuries. Veljko Milosavljevic, the Serbian defender, is also in a similar situation due to a knee injury. Julian Araujo's return is also unclear due to a thigh problem. Rose stated that some players, including Julian Araujo, will return in November.",
  "summary": "No fewer than 12 players could be unavailable for selection when Chelsea take on Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend. Chelsea will face Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, with several players expected to miss the encounter. Xabi Alonso’s squad has experienced a difficult period, having gone without a win in their last three league matches, […] 12 Chelsea, Bournemouth players set to…",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T17:59:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}