Chelsea will be without midfield enforcer Moises Caicedo for their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City after the Ecuadorian picked up a suspension, dealing a major blow to Mauricio Pochettino’s plans. The development comes just a day after the Blues were held to an intense 2-2 draw by Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night.
According to reports shared by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Caicedo will miss the high-profile encounter after receiving a red card return and a yellow card, triggering an automatic suspension. The Chelsea midfielder, who has been a key figure in breaking up play and providing balance in the middle of the park, will now watch from the sidelines when City visit west London.
Chelsea’s draw against Bournemouth was a dramatic and hard-fought contest, with both sides trading blows in a game full of momentum swings. The Blues showed attacking intent but were repeatedly tested by Bournemouth’s pace and pressing. Despite creating several chances, Chelsea were unable to see out the game, as the visitors fought back to secure a point.
