Noni Madueke, Moises Caicedo - Chelsea injury news and return dates ahead of Aston Villa clash
Moises Caicedo remains a doubt ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash against Aston Villa this weekend. The Ecuadorian midfielder was not pictured in training on Thursday afternoon — despite the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto all taking part.
The likes of Reece James, Christopher Nkunku and Benoit Badiashile are already absent and will not be involved. Trevoh Chalobah and Armando Broja are stepping up their recovery from injury and could return to action in the coming weeks.
Many Premier League teams, such as Aston Villa, will be in European football action over the coming days, however Pochettino will have more time with his players on the Cobham training pitches. With that said, football.london has rounded up the latest injury news from Stamford Bridge.
Noni Madueke was omitted from the matchday squad against Bournemouth due to a muscle problem – an issue which he picked up while away with the England Under-21s during the international break. Madueke returned to Chelsea training on Tuesday.
What Pochettino has said: "Noni came from the national team with a muscle problem."
Expected return date: Aston Villa (H) — September 24
Cucurella missed the Bournemouth tie due to illness. The Spain international returned to Chelsea training on Tuesday.
What Pochettino has said: "Cucurella, fever, yesterday he was at home and today continues still."
Expected return date: Aston Villa (H) — September 24
Moises Caicedo was pictured with a strapped-up right thigh while away with Ecuador over the international break, suggesting that the midfielder was nursing a knock. He was seen with what appeared to be some blue kinesiology tape strapped around his knee – a medical practice that assists movement and muscles around a
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