“He Was in Real Pain!” — Maresca Addresses Moisés Caicedo Injury After Limping Off in Club World Cup Semi-Final… Will He Be Fit to Face PSG?
BREAKING: Chelsea fans held their breath as Moisés Caicedo was forced off the pitch in the closing stages of the Club World Cup semi-final, sparking fears ahead of the massive showdown with PSG in the final. The Ecuadorian midfielder, praised for his relentless energy and tough tackling, appeared to be in significant discomfort as he was helped off.
With the final just days away, anxiety spread quickly among the Chelsea faithful, worried about losing a key piece of their midfield engine. But head coach Enzo Maresca has finally spoken out, providing an update that left fans both concerned and cautiously hopeful.
“He felt tightness and some discomfort late in the game,” Maresca explained in his post-match comments. “It’s not an impact injury, more of a strain. We didn’t want to risk making it worse, especially with such an important match coming up. He’ll be fully evaluated tonight and again in the morning.”
Maresca didn’t rule Caicedo out completely. In fact, he hinted at a potential return for the final, offering a ray of hope to fans.
“If everything goes well in the next 48 hours, there’s a good chance he’ll be ready. Moisés is a fighter—if there’s even the slightest window to play, he’ll take it,” said the Chelsea boss.
The update has sparked mixed reactions. While many fans are hopeful, others remain wary given the club’s history of rushing injured players back too soon.
Caicedo, along with Enzo Fernández and Conor Gallagher, has formed a crucial midfield trio that’s been vital to Chelsea’s recent form. With PSG’s own formidable midfield—featuring the likes of Mbappé, Ugarte, and Vitinha—Chelsea will need every ounce of grit and control in the center of the park.
As the countdown to Sunday’s final continues, all eyes are on Caicedo’s recovery. His presence could be the difference between lifting the trophy and falling short.
