What happened: Marco Palestra, Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha also remain unavailable, Chelsea confirmed. Xabi Alonso said he would avoid rushing players back. [Chelsea team news](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/xabi-alonso-confirms-chelsea-team-news-for-leeds-visit)
Why it matters: The absences limit Alonso's rotation options with another league fixture scheduled for Saturday. Chelsea beat Leeds in April's FA Cup semifinal, giving this meeting a recent knockout precedent.
By the numbers: Caicedo missed the opening two matches of the season and played only 14 minutes against Brighton before coming off. He subsequently missed the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.
What to watch: The confirmed lineup will establish how extensively Alonso rotates. Kickoff at Stamford Bridge is Wednesday, September 9, at 8pm BST.