{
  "id": 13398365,
  "title": "Predicted XI: Alonso finally able to pick his full strength team with multiple injured Blues returning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/predicted-xi-alonso-finally-able-to-pick-his-full-strength-team-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predicted-xi-alonso-finally-able-113500263.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is set to field a full strength team in their upcoming match, according to a recent press conference. The long international break has provided players with ample time to recover from injuries, allowing Alonso to select his desired lineup.\n\nFor goal, Emi Martinez is expected to start, despite only recently returning from Argentina. Behind him, Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana have had the opportunity to rest and recover, while Maxence Lacroix, who had been playing extensively for France, should also be fit to start.\n\nIn midfield, Romeo Lavia is anticipated to feature after impressing for Belgium. Moises Caicedo is set to make his first Premier League start of the season alongside him. On the wings, Pedro Neto is expected to continue as the right wing-back, with Marco Palestra potentially debuting in a left-sided role.\n\nThe front three is completed with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers supporting Joao Pedro, assuming he has fully recovered from an injury he suffered prior to the break.",
  "summary": "Xabi Alonso has effectively a full strength team to choose from, and this is the team we think he will go for.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred sourc...",
  "key_points": [
    "Xabi Alonso to field full strength Chelsea team",
    "Emi Martinez to start in goal",
    "Romeo Lavia to feature in midfield"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}