23/10/2026
Xabi Alonso is set to take his pre-match press conference from 1:30pm (UK time) today ahead of Chelsea's Premier League bout with Tottenham.
Saturday evening will see the Blues welcome Spurs, their fierce rivals, to Stamford Bridge under the lights in a huge top-flight clash. Chelsea go into the match as overwhelming favourites after a promising start to the season - and quite the contrast for Tottenham - but Roberto De Zerbi's side will be hoping to build some momentum after their first win of the campaign earlier this week against Coventry City.
Chelsea will be without No.1 goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez tomorrow evening after the Argentina international was stretchered off in last weekend's win over Everton. Martinez underwent surgery not long after to repair a fractured jaw but is now set for a spell on the sidelines.
We will hear from Alonso regarding the latest on Martinez, his replacement Mike Penders, an update on the fitness of Pep Chavarria, Tottenham's start to the season, and much, much more.
Managing the squad
There will be moments for everyone and everyone wants to play. It's normal. It's not rocket science to understand this is going to happen. They are important at some stage so they need to be ready.
Emegha injury latest
He is feeling better, but we need to wait.
Tottenham, Liverpool and Man Utd coming up
This happens in the Premier League. This week is three massive games against top clubs
Spurs' tough start
I have seen a good Spurs despite the results. We are expecting a tough game.
Chelsea's record vs Spurs
I knew about it but tomorrow is another game. Like last week you asked me about data we broke, it means nothing. We need to prove we can continue that run. We need to play with heart. We need many things tomorrow.
Midfield battle
Every game the midfield is a key part of the game. We have been stronger the last few games. They have a good midfield as well. We need a very complete game.
Chelsea vs Spurs rivalry
Every derby is special. You feel the energy, the excitement from the stands. We need that energy to be used on the pitch. We need to have good mentality for that and good emotional control. There's a lot of passion from both sides
Penders and Courtois similarities
A lot of similarities. Not just the nationality, but the stature. I spoke with Thibaut as well at the World Cup. He said himself he could see resemblences with Mike
We wanted to have the best possible options and we decided to move with Emi. Mike is a keeper for now and the future. Working with Emi, he's having a great impact on the team and Mike.
He's ready. He's been training well. He has shown he has a good level. When he came on, in a few minutes he showed his personality and qualities. That is why we have a squad to be ready for these situations
Chavarria and Gusto
Malo is fine. Pep is training a little bit more but he is not going to make it.
How long will Martinez be out for?
A few weeks. Hopefully less than more. We need to wait.
Emi Martinez latest
He's been better, he had the surgery. We still need to wait.