Overview
- Caicedo twisted his ankle in the semi-final against Fluminense but managed to finish the match after on-field treatment.
- Manager Enzo Maresca has demanded that Caicedo make every effort to be available for Sunday’s Club World Cup final.
- Chelsea are monitoring his rehabilitation closely and considering midfield options such as Andrey Santos and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
- Joao Pedro marked his first start for the club with two goals to secure the semi-final victory and a place in the final.
- Chelsea will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium in their debut Club World Cup final appearance.