Chelsea Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 12th November 2026: Caicedo Opens Up on Fitness Struggles
Moises Caicedo has given a frank assessment of his fitness this season, telling Ecuadorian press about the injury problems that have affected him in the early months of the campaign (Football.London). It's a slightly concerning update for Chelsea fans given how important the midfielder is to Xabi Alonso's side, with the men's international break currently under way until 17 November giving him a chance to work on his recovery (Football.London).
On the loan front, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen continues to catch the eye during his spell away from Stamford Bridge, with football.london reporting that the winger has been thriving at Portsmouth and looking exactly like the player who impressed Xabi Alonso before his move out on loan last summer (Football.London).
Away from the pitch, Chelsea have marked ten years since survivors of childhood sexual abuse in football first began speaking out publicly, with the club publishing a piece reflecting on that anniversary (ChelseaFC.com).
In terms of results, Chelsea's last outing saw them beaten 1-0 away at Sunderland in the Premier League, and attention now turns to the visit of Leeds to Stamford Bridge on Saturday 21 November, followed by a trip to Nottingham Forest on 27 November.
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