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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Moises Caicedo injury latest: Enzo Maresca delivers update as Chelsea handed scare before Club World Cup final

Injury scare: Moises Caicedo - (Getty Images)

Enzo Maresca is hopeful Moises Caicedo will be fit for Chelsea’s Club World Cup final this weekend.

The Blues are through to Sunday’s showpiece at the MetLife Stadium and will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid thanks to a comfortable 2-0 semi-final win over Fluminense.

Summer signing Joao Pedro - handed a start in the absence of the suspended Liam Delap - scored in each half to mark his full debut in stunning style.

However, the victory was somewhat tainted with Caicedo forced off in injury time.

The midfielder, who returned to the starting XI after missing the quarter-final win over Palmeiras through suspension, appeared to have done same damage to his ankle after making a tackle.

Caicedo would receive treatment on the pitch and after attempting to play on, he eventually hobbled off, leaving Chelsea to finish the game with 10-men having used all of their substitutes.

Naturally attentions have already turned to Sunday’s final and Maresca has instructed his midfielder to make sure he is available for selection.

Enzo Maresca wants Moises Caicedo fit for Sunday’s Club World Cup final (AFP via Getty Images)

Speaking to DAZN after the semi-final win, the Italian tactican said: "I told him that he has to do everything to be on the pitch on Sunday so we will see."

Maresca also reflected on what he feels has been a great season for Chelsea, with a top-four finish secured in addition to winning the Conference League and reaching the Club World Cup final.

"It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season; top four in the Premier League, Conference League and now in the final of this competition - we are so, so happy,” he added.

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