Caicedo left out as Colwill starts on bench vs Arsenal

Chelsea head into their first London derby in the Premier League with a notable call from the manager. Moisés Caicedo is left out of the squad for the match against Arsenal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Alongside that decision, Colwill is listed as a bench option, meaning he starts among the substitutes rather than in the XI.

First London derby

As Romano highlights, Xabi Alonso has made “big decisions” ahead of this Emirates Stadium clash, which raises the stakes on the tactical setup Chelsea will use from kick-off.

With Caicedo not available from the start and Colwill beginning on the bench, the opening plan for Chelsea is shaped by these selection choices. For Arsenal, it also means meeting a slightly different opponent than many would expect.

Bottom line: if Fabrizio Romano’s update is confirmed, the London derby comes with a Chelsea lineup adjustment before kickoff—Caicedo absent and Colwill ready to be used from the bench.