“He Was in Real Pain!” — Maresca Breaks Silence on Moisés Caicedo Injury Scare After Club World Cup Semi-Final Limp-Off… Will He Face PSG in the Final?
BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea fans were left biting their nails in horror as star midfielder Moisés Caicedo limped off the pitch late in the second half of the Club World Cup semi-final. The Ecuadorian dynamo, known for his tireless engine and aggressive ball-winning style, was visibly in pain as he was helped off the field. And with the final against PSG looming on Sunday, fears of another midfield crisis began to grow rapidly across social media.
Supporters feared the worst — another key player potentially missing the biggest match of the season. But Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, has now addressed the situation in his post-match press conference, and his update brought a wave of mixed emotions.
“He felt some tightness and discomfort in the final minutes,” Maresca confirmed. “It wasn’t a knock, more like a strain. We didn’t want to take any chances, especially with the final so close. He’ll be assessed thoroughly tonight and tomorrow morning.”
Maresca, however, didn’t stop there. When asked if Caicedo would be available to face PSG, the Italian tactician offered a glimmer of hope.
“If things go well over the next 48 hours, there’s a big chance he’ll be fit. Moisés is a warrior. If there’s even a 10% chance to play, he’ll take it.”
That statement has sparked cautious optimism among fans, though some remain skeptical given Chelsea’s history with rushing players back too soon.
The midfield trio of Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, and Conor Gallagher has been crucial to Chelsea’s resurgence in recent weeks, and facing a dominant PSG side with Mbappé, Ugarte, and Vitinha in midfield, the Blues will desperately need their Ecuadorian destroyer at full throttle.
As Sunday’s final draws closer, Chelsea fans across the globe will be watching every team update like hawks. One thing is clear — Moisés Caicedo’s availability could be the difference between glory and heartbreak in the Club World Cup final.