Chelsea team news as Moises Caicedo nears fitness and Reece James monitored for Brentford

Xabi Alonso will hold back final selection calls until Friday morning as Chelsea prepare for a trip to Brentford.

According to Goal.com, no player had been ruled out before the final training session.

Moises Caicedo is close to full fitness, though involvement depends on late physical checks.

Reece James continues on a monitored recovery programme. Brazil forward Joao Pedro could feature, while his international availability remains uncertain.

Alonso has parked talk of call-ups to focus on Brentford, and has studied last season’s meeting. He cautioned against underestimating their set-pieces, rapid transitions and overall versatility, and stressed their strength at the Gtech Community Stadium.

He told his squad the Premier League leaves no room for lapses and demanded full concentration from kick-off. A victory would give Chelsea momentum before players depart for international duty.

Kick-off is eight pm BST on Friday.

Source: Goal.com

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