Chelsea lineup: Is Moises Caicedo injured? Here's why he is not playing today vs Fulham

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed before the game that Caicedo had suffered a setback during the week. Marco Palestra was also ruled out for the same reason

Chelsea face Fulham in their Premier League opener at Craven Cottage on Monday, but they will be without Moisés Caicedo, who was left out of the matchday squad.

Chelsea's Ecuadorian midfielder #25 Moises Caicedo warms up ahead of the pre-season friendly football match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge in London. (AFP)

Is Moisés Caicedo injured?

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed before the game that Caicedo had suffered a setback during the week. Marco Palestra was also ruled out for the same reason.

Alonso told Sky Sports: “During the week they had setbacks. With Moi, we don’t want to take risks.

“They were not ready to play tonight. We go week-by-week, but they were not ready for tonight.”

Caicedo and Palestra were both spotted at Craven Cottage despite being unavailable for the game. Jordan Henderson was also at the stadium.

Chelsea full lineup vs. Fulham

Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez; Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill; Gusto, James (c), Lavia, Hato; Palmer, Rogers, Joao Pedro.

Chelsea substitutes: Penders, Chavarria, Barco, Fernandez, Neto, Quenda, Gittens, Estevao, Welbeck.

Fulham full lineup vs. Chelsea

Fulham starting XI: Leno; Castagne, Bassey (c), Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi, King, Bobb, Gonzalo, Palacios.

Fulham substitutes: Lecomte, Tete, Reed, Muniz, Kevin, Charles, Sessegnon, Smith Rowe, De Fougerolles