Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo, signed by Chelsea for £100 million in August 2023, was omitted from the matchday squad for the Premier League clash against Arsenal on September 6. This marks his third unavailability of the 2026-27 season, having previously missed the opening fixture against Fulham and the Carabao Cup tie against Luton. After playing just 14 minutes in the 4-3 win over Brighton on August 30 before being substituted due to discomfort, the Ecuador captain’s recurring fitness issues raise serious questions about his ability to deliver on what was expected to be a pivotal campaign under new manager Xabi Alonso. Chelsea, with six points from their first two league games, will continue to rely on Roméo Lavia and Reece James to fill the midfield void.
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