Chelsea XI vs Manchester United: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Xabi Alonso is set to welcome Cole Palmer back from suspension when Chelsea host Manchester United this weekend, but Maxence Lacroix is likely to miss out as the Blues’ injury woes worsen.

On a disappointing evening at Anfield, Lacroix left the pitch with a hamstring injury just before half time, and Alonso said afterwards he did not know how long the Frenchman would be out.

“Too early to tell,” the Spaniard said. “Probably he felt something on the hamstrings. We need a couple of days to check what the injury is.”

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Alonso said that he expected the Brazilian to miss “a few weeks” as he continues his rehabilitation.

“He has an injury to his thigh, and he is going to be out for a few weeks,” the head coach said ahead of the Liverpool defeat.

“Let’s see how many. We don’t want to predict on that, but he is not ready for the next games.”

Malo Gusto and Moises Caicedo are expected to be assessed over the next few days, with the pair playing through pain at Anfield.

“The game had very intense moments. We knew that it was going to be physical, and after we had to deal with Max (Lacroix), Moi (Caicedo) had little problems. Malo as well - he had cramps. We were a little bit forced with substitutions.”

The Argentina international has seen a specialist about getting a mask fitted after undergoing surgery on the injury, which he suffered following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Jorrel Hato and Pep Chavarria, meanwhile, did not make the trip to Anfield but will hope to be in contention for minutes against United.

Jamie Gittens is still out with an ankle injury picked up with England U21s during the last international week.

Predicted Chelsea XI: Penders, Acheampong, Colwill, Fofana, Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Hato, Palmer, Rogers, Welbeck