Moisés Caicedo projected to return to Chelsea on October 10

Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo is projected to return to action on October 10 during the club’s match against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. This tentative date follows a difficult start to the season marked by physical issues dating back to pre-season.

Caicedo has played only 14 minutes of official football this season after a rushed return against Brighton & Hove Albion, where he was forced to leave the pitch due to muscle discomfort. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso took responsibility for the situation, admitting the decision to bring the player back was premature and offering public apologies.

To prevent further injury, the club opted to sideline him during the match against Brentford and excluded him from the Ecuador national team squad for the upcoming FIFA international window. The medical staff at Cobham will use this period to complete his physical conditioning and ensure he is fully recovered before his anticipated return.