Geovany Guend has a minor muscle problem and is “working to get back” for Sunderland on Saturday, according to Nizaar Kinsella.
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This afternoon will see Xabi Alonso hold a press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Sunderland on Sunday and we expect some injury updates from him.
The number one question is who will play in goal with Amy Martinez having a full practice this week. But there is also a potential storyline with the injury to winger Geovany Guenda.
Nizaar Kinsella revealed that the summer signing “missed training today and yesterday due to a minor muscle problem”.
Young is “still working to get back” for Sunday’s game.
Quenda missed practice today and yesterday due to a minor muscle problem. Still working to return to Sunderland on Sunday. 🤕
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) November 5, 2026
Guenda runs but overall impresses Alonso
It’s a shame for Quenda, who is clearly impressed with Alonso overall. The fact that he was selected ahead of Estevao to face Tottenham and to face Liverpool was largely seen in the context of the Brazilian’s lack of playing time – we have to admit it was impressive that the Portuguese was lining up minutes there.
His ability to play on both sides and as a full-back (or at least a winger with more defensive duties) is very useful for the Spanish coach given his current set-up.
In other news…
Liam Rosenior has given his first quotes since leaving Chelsea – and there are some interesting insights into how he thinks things are going.
Mamadou Sarr is now in the big world and is playing well at Real Sociedad on loan. As he explained, the start of 2026 was pretty hellish.