Chelsea are already grappling with a growing injury list that’s putting pressure on their squad depth.
Cole Palmer and Liam Delap have both been ruled out with early-season knocks, while Levi Colwill could miss the entire campaign after suffering an ACL injury during pre-season. ..Continue Reading
Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia have yet to make an appearance this season, and now Dario Essugo appears to have sustained a muscle injury while on international duty.
Understandably, fans grew anxious when Moises Caicedo was absent from Ecuador’s recent fixture, with reports from South America citing “physical discomfort” as the reason.
Initially, the outlook seemed reassuring—Caicedo was expected to be fit for Ecuador’s upcoming clash against Argentina. But recent developments have stirred mixed emotions.
While it’s encouraging that Caicedo has returned to training, images circulating online show him wearing heavy bandaging and knee support, raising concerns about his condition.
Hopefully for Chelsea fans, this is just a precaution and not a sign that he’s being rushed back for a crucial World Cup qualifier. Caicedo is known for his resilience—he’s often bounced back quickly from knocks and rarely misses games.
Given his influence on and off the ball, he’s arguably one of Chelsea’s most vital players. Keeping him healthy is essential for the club’s ambitions this season.
So while the situation may not be alarming yet, if there’s any chance of aggravating the issue, it might be wise to reconsider his involvement against Argentina.
