Chelsea injury news and return dates after huge Moises Caicedo update

Chelsea have been handed a much-needed boost for the FIFA Club World Cup following an encouraging update on Moises Caicedo.

Caicedo landed awkwardly on his ankle late in Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup clash against Fluminense on Tuesday night. After receiving treatment on the sidelines, the 23-year-old midfielder briefly returned to the pitch before being substituted.

"Moi, with his ankle, when it happened, I told him, because there were just two or three games to go, I told him that we could play with 10 players," Enzo Maresca said after the game. "It's important that we don't get too worked up because we have a game on Sunday, but we felt that we could try, and we can play. Hopefully he can be fit on Sunday, we'll see."

However, there has been positive news this week after the midfielder returned to training ahead of the Club World Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain on. Sunday. Caicedo took part in open training on Thursday morning - just over 72 hours before the final is set to kick off.

That said, Chelsea are still dealing with injuries elsewhere, and football.london takes a look at the latest updates from the treatment room.

Romeo Lavia

The injury has seen him miss Chelsea's last two Club World Cup matches. The 21-year-old midfielder had been in excellent form for the Blues before picking up the knock.

Injury: Muscle.

What Maresca has said: "Romeo, unfortunately, he had a small muscle problem."

Potential return date: Club World Cup final – Sunday, July 13.

Dario Essugo

The Portuguese sustained a muscle injury during training ahead of Chelsea’s match against Fluminense. The 20-year-old midfielder was gaining momentum as he settled into Maresca’s squad.

Injury: Muscle.

What Maresca has said: "Dario had a muscle problem yesterday during the session, so he is going to be ready for next season."

Potential return date: Pre-season.

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