Moises Caicedo injury latest: Enzo Maresca delivers update as Chelsea handed scare before Club World Cup final | OneFootball

Blues midfielder could be a doubt for Sunday’s final

Your matchday briefing on Chelsea, featuring team news and expert analysis from Malik Ouzia

Sign up

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice.

Enzo Maresca is hopeful Moises Caicedo will be fit for Chelsea’s Club World Cup final this weekend.

Summer signing Joao Pedro - handed a start in the absence of the suspended Liam Delap - scored in each half to mark his full debut in stunning style.

However, the victory was somewhat tainted with Caicedo forced off in injury time.

The midfielder, who returned to the starting XI after missing the quarter-final win over Palmeiras through suspension, appeared to have done same damage to his ankle after making a tackle.

Caicedo would receive treatment on the pitch and after attempting to play on, he eventually hobbled off, leaving Chelsea to finish the game with 10-men having used all of their substitutes.

Naturally attentions have already turned to Sunday’s final and Maresca has instructed his midfielder to make sure he is available for selection.

Enzo Maresca wants Moises Caicedo fit for Sunday’s Club World Cup final

AFP via Getty Images

Speaking to DAZN after the semi-final win, the Italian tactican said: "I told him that he has to do everything to be on the pitch on Sunday so we will see."

Maresca also reflected on what he feels has been a great season for Chelsea, with a top-four finish secured in addition to winning the Conference League and reaching the Club World Cup final.

"It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season; top four in the Premier League, Conference League and now in the final of this competition - we are so, so happy,” he added.