{
  "id": 6106325,
  "title": "EPL: Xabi Alonso reveals huge ‘mistake’ he made after Arsenal defeat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/epl-xabi-alonso-reveals-huge-mistake-he-made-after-arsenal-defeat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T04:57:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/epl-xabi-alonso-reveals-huge-mistake-he-made-after-arsenal-defeat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admitted to making a significant error concerning Moises Caicedo following Chelsea's Premier League defeat to Arsenal. Midfielder Caicedo did not feature in Chelsea's opening match of the season against Fulham or their Carabao Cup triumph over Luton Town. Caicedo made his debut for Chelsea in their thrilling victory against Brighton last weekend, coming on as a substitute in the 68th minute to replace Pedro Neto. However, the young player had to be substituted again just 14 minutes later due to injury and was subsequently replaced by Chelsea's new signing, Valentin Barco. The latest setback kept Caicedo out of Chelsea's Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday, which they lost 2-1. Alonso insisted that Caicedo's absence was not due to a long-term injury but acknowledged it was a mistake to bring him back too soon. When asked about Caicedo's status after the Arsenal loss, Alonso stated: \"It is not long term, but it’s about assessing the risk. 'Probably, last week, we took him too early and I don’t want to make the same mistake again. 'We need [Caicedo and Colwill] because they are top players and with them we are a better team.\"",
  "summary": "Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has acknowledged that he made a ‘mistake’ regarding Moises Caicedo following Chelsea’s Premier League loss to Arsenal. Key midfielder Caicedo was absent from Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham and did not participate in the Carabao Cup victory over Luton Town. Caicedo finally made his season debut during Chelsea’s exciting win […] EPL: Xabi Alonso reveals…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}