Chelsea Lunchtime Round-Up, Monday 26th October 2026: Alonso Confirms a Key Starter for Liverpool Clash as Palmer Red Card Debate Rumbles on

Xabi Alonso has been talking up one of his young Chelsea players ahead of Wednesday night's Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool, confirming the youngster will start the game, according to Football.London (Football.London).

Elsewhere, the fallout from Chelsea's heated Premier League meeting with Tottenham continues to rumble on. A fresh verdict has been issued on Cole Palmer's red card in that match, with Football.London reporting on an assessment that suggests officials "know what he's doing" (Football.London). There's also been a review suggesting a Tottenham player was fortunate to avoid a red card of his own during the same fiery clash, according to Football.London (Football.London).

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