Chelsea Midfielder Moisés Caicedo Hurts Ankle Late in Win over Fluminense
BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, JUL 8 – Caicedo injured his calf after a late challenge, forcing Chelsea to finish with 10 men in their 2-0 semifinal win, raising doubts about his availability for the final.
- Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo twisted his left ankle during injury time in their 2-0 win over Fluminense on July 8, 2025, at MetLife Stadium.
- Caicedo received medical treatment on the pitch and tried to continue playing despite his pain, as manager Enzo Maresca advised caution with a game on Sunday.
- Chelsea secured a spot in the Club World Cup final against Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain, marking the tournament's first edition and a milestone for the club.
- Maresca said, 'I told him that he has to do everything to be on the pitch on Sunday so we will see,' while Caicedo posted 'See you on Sunday, Blues' expressing optimism.
- Caicedo's fitness remains uncertain but the injury has not worsened, leaving hope he can play in the final scheduled for Sunday.
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