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Moises Caicedo of Chelsea
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Moises Caicedo was a bit of a doubt heading into Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.
In his pre-match press conference, Xabi Alonso gave an update on Caicedo’s fitness. According to the Chelsea boss, the midfielder does not have a calf injury, as some initially suspected, but is struggling with some discomfort.
However, it looks like Caicedo will make the trip to the Stadium of Light with the rest of his Chelsea teammates.
How confident are you that Chelsea can get the better of Sunderland? ⚽
Draw
If Fofana plays against Brobbey, then 3-1 to our Chelsea. If Anselmino somehow plays against Brobbey, 3-0 to our Chelsea. Going to be down to the CBs and the midfield pairing. I hope Lavia starts and plays the whole match.
I think Chelsea's going to win, I just hope that won't come with more injuries and red/ yellow cards
On Instagram, Caicedo has posted a matchday graphic on his story, as most footballers do these days before playing in their side’s upcoming game. It is a hint that the 25-year-old may just be available after all!
Sunderland are in dire form right now. They lost their last outing, a Europa League league phase game against Dinamo Zagreb, 2-0, and have won just once in the Premier League this season.
Sunderland’s sole victory came all the way back in August. Since then, they have lost five times, recording six losses in total. As a result, Regis Le Bris’ men are rock bottom in the Premier League table.
Even so, they cannot be underestimated. Alonso will still want to put out his strongest team, which includes Caicedo.
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Chelsea were beaten at the Stadium of Light last season, losing 2-1. It was a really bad day at the office, especially for Wesley Fofana and Malo Gusto.
Fofana was sent off, while Gusto scored an own goal. Hopefully, things go much better for the French duo if they are selected to play again.
A win would see Chelsea move just two points behind Manchester City and former manager Enzo Maresca following their 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Chelsea have their ex-striker Liam Delap to thank for that after his brace at the City Ground.