Lacroix, Martinez & Pedro - Chelsea injury news ahead of Manchester United Premier League 2026-27 clash

Some big names remain injury doubts for the Blues. Chelsea will host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a crucial Premier League 2026-27 fixture on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

This will be a key match for the hosts, who have dropped out of the top four in the league table after a loss to Tottenham Hotspur. The home defeat against Spurs was followed by an EFL Cup fourth-round loss to Liverpool, with the Reds prevailing on penalties., where the Reds prevailed on penalties.

As a result, head coach Xabi Alonso has come under some pressure, and he will hope that his team can return to winning ways against Manchester United. However, ahead of this match, several players remain injury doubts for the home side.

Players such as Joao Pedro and Reece James have suffered injuries in recent days, while doubts remain over the fitness of Maxence Lacroix and Emiliano Martinez.