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Chelsea given Moises Caicedo injury update before Bournemouth clash

Chelsea have been handed a Moises Caicedo injury update ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth

By Kieran King · Football London

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo is expected to miss the upcoming clash against Bournemouth despite stepping up his recovery.
Caicedo played limited minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Portsmouth as he works back from a calf injury.
Chelsea lost the friendly against Portsmouth 2-0 while focusing on youth and returning players during the international break.

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Moises Caicedo is making progress toward a return for Chelsea after featuring in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Portsmouth. However, the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth is expected to come too soon for the Ecuador midfielder. Caicedo played limited minutes and did not complete a full half during the 2-0 defeat, as Chelsea remain cautious with his ongoing calf problem.

The Blues are determined not to rush Caicedo back until he reaches full fitness to avoid aggravating an injury he re-injured against Brighton. Chelsea have struggled defensively without the midfielder this season, conceding 12 goals across their first five league matches.

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