Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea suffered a setback as Moises Caicedo was forced to leave the field injured just 14 minutes into their 4-3 victory over Brighton. The £115m midfielder limped off, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the upcoming match against Arsenal. Despite the early blow, Chelsea managed to secure the win, with Pedro Neto and Morgan Rogers contributing crucial goals. The match saw a defensive error by Brighton leading to Romeo Lavia’s goal in the opening minutes, followed by Neto’s quick strike. Alonso, now in his second season at Chelsea, has started the campaign with back-to-back wins, but the injury to Caicedo could impact their preparations for the next fixture. The club will assess the extent of the injury, which may affect their squad depth in the coming weeks.