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Caicedo sidelined: Chelsea faces Sunderland shorthanded
8 Nov
Summary
- Moises Caicedo is out due to discomfort after the Man Utd match.
- Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez may return from injury.
- Youngster Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli provides midfield cover for Chelsea.
Chelsea faces a challenging match against bottom-placed Sunderland without key midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador international was unavailable as he experienced discomfort following Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Manchester United on October 31st. This absence impacts the team's lineup as they aim to keep pace with Premier League rivals.
Further injury updates for Chelsea present a mixed picture. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who suffered a broken jaw and concussion, has a potential return. However, left back Jorrel Hato is ruled out, adding to existing long-term injuries for Reece James and Maxence Lacroix.
Caicedo has been a consistent player for Chelsea, but his availability has been sporadic this season due to an early injury. The team has 16-year-old Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, who debuted in September, to provide cover in the central midfield position.
