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Chelsea given Moises Caicedo injury update before Bournemouth clash
Oct 09 2026 06:48 · By www.football.london · 15 Reads
Chelsea have been handed a Moises Caicedo injury update ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth
Moises Caicedo featured in Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Portsmouth last Saturday as he continues to work back to full fitness. The 24-year-old hasn't made a competitive appearance for the Blues since the 4-3 win against Brighton in late August, having exaggerated a calf injury that kept him out at the start of this season.
It's believed he received minimum minutes and did not complete a full half. Chelsea's intention was to build him up and treat his calf problem with caution, given the fact he has struggled with it all season.
Portsmouth beat Chelsea in the behind-closed-doors fixture 2-0, though the Blues are not concerned by the scoreline as the game carried an emphasis on youngsters in the absence of first-teamers away on international duty, as well as players making their way back to full fitness and experimenting with different tactics.
Insiders also conceded some of the senior players involved were 'not at it', and that could be a concern for Alonso following the drab 3-0 defeat to Brentford before the extended international hiatus.
Chelsea have missed Caicedo's presence in front of the back four this campaign, with the Blues carrying the worst defensive record in the Premier League with 12 goals conceded in five matches.
Alonso will likely be asked about Caicedo's fitness in his pre-Bournemouth press conference on Friday, though the fixture is expected to come too soon for the Ecuador international.
The Blues want to ensure Caicedo is 100% before he is back in competitive action, as they look to ensure he doesn't aggravate the issue again, as he did in the win against Brighton.
Speaking in pre-season, Alonso praised Caicedo and admitted he couldn't wait to work with the midfielder, saying he is a "top player" and "one of the best holding players in the world".
"From the outside, you see his quality, his heart, his mentality," said Alonso in July. "I know Ecuadorian players are different. I have spoken to him on the phone, but this is the first contact.
"He is a top, top player, one of the best holding players in the world, no doubt. Now he is here and it’s time to start work and improve and get better."