We all knew that Enzo Fernandez was going to miss today’s game after Mauricio Pochettino’s press conference on Friday, but the teamsheet today revealed another absence – Moises Caicedo.
The Ecuador midfielder should be shoring things up while his usual partner is away, but instead it’s a totally new and rather makeshift midfield of Lesley Ugochukwu and Conor Gallagher, with the team shifting to what looks like a 442.
Pochettino spoke briefly to Chelsea’s media channels before the game and revealed the real reason:
“Moises Caicedo has a high fever so he is not involved today.”
That’s dreadful news as we enter our busiest period of the season. Even if it’s a very minor issue which passes quickly, the club will have to be very cautious and will currently be keeping Caicedo separate from his teammates for training.
Even a very quick recovery will likely mean the games against Crystal Palace on Wednesday and against Luton next Saturday are at risk for Caicedo.
