Overview

• Caicedo twisted his ankle in the 2–0 semifinal win over Fluminense but continued playing until full-time, prompting on-pitch treatment.
• Enzo Maresca publicly urged Caicedo to do “everything” possible to be fit and oversaw his return to full training on July 10 at MetLife Stadium.
• The Ecuador international indicated his availability by posting “See you on Sunday, Blues” on Instagram.
• With Essugo ruled out for the rest of the tournament, Chelsea will draw on backups such as Andrey Santos and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to bolster midfield depth.
• Chelsea’s final opponent will be determined by Wednesday’s Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid match ahead of the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.