Moises Caicedo missed training with Chelsea ahead of their Conference League clash this week to receive a national award from Ecuador.
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Caicedo absent from Chelsea trainingMidfielder was given day off by clubReceived honour from Ecuador presidentFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The midfielder was given the day off by the Blues to receive the National Order of Merit from the country's president, Daniel Noboa. Caicedo was given the civil distinction while the president addressed a group of Ecuadorians in London – the Chelsea star also gave a short speech to the audience.
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Due to the honour, Caicedo missed his team's training session on the eve of their Conference League semi-final clash with Djurgardens. The London side are 4-1 up on aggregate from the first leg before the return fixture at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
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Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday that his team have no fresh injury concerns heading into the game, with young striker Marc Guiu possible returning.
"Everyone is fit and Marc Guiu could even be involved in tomorrow’s squad. We are not sure yet, we will make a decision on him, but he is getting closer," he told reporters. "Maybe it’s better for Marc to have a few more days of training, but he is very close to being back with us. That will be very good news for us and for Marc."
WHAT NEXT FOR CAICEDO?
Caicedo came off the bench at half-time in the first game last week and could be rested again with Chelsea confident of booking a place in the final.