Alonso updates on Caicedo and Anselmino before Sunderland

Xabi Alonso has provided an update on the fitness of Moises Caicedo and Aaron Anselmino ahead of Chelsea's Premier League trip to Sunderland this weekend.

The Chelsea manager confirmed on Friday at his pre-match press conference that he will wait until after the final training session on Saturday before deciding on Caicedo, who was absent from training earlier in the week. Alonso said the Ecuadorian was feeling discomfort from "little problems" following the win over Manchester United.

Alonso added that Caicedo has been out on the grass at points this week. "He's doing bits and other bits," Alonso said, adding that a decision on the 25-year-old's fitness will be made after the final session.

Anselmino has been called up to the Argentina squad alongside Emiliano Martinez and Valentin Barco, and he has yet to make his Chelsea debut. There is a possibility that could change at the Stadium of Light this weekend.

"He's doing everything, and tomorrow [Saturday] we'll decide, but he could be in the squad, yes," said Alonso. "They (Argentina) asked us and he has been training better for the last ten days, and it's very important for him have this first call-up."

Chelsea are fourth in the table with 16 points from nine matches. Caicedo has made five appearances this season, totalling 361 minutes.