Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea duo not ready to face Leeds United

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News » Premier League news » Leeds United newsSeptember 8, 2026 21:05 GMT (UK), by Henderson & Emegha absent for Leeds Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha may have to wait longer for their club debuts. The Blues suffered their first setback of the Premier League season against Arsenal last weekend.

The west London giants will now shift attention to the Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United. The pair have not made the matchday squads thus far, and Alonso said that tomorrow will come too early.

The onus will be on beating Leeds tomorrow while keeping a clean sheet. It won't be an easy challenge against an improved Leeds outfit.