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Caicedo's Red Card Sparks World Cup Fitness Concerns

9/10/2025

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Moises Caicedo received a red card for two yellow cards in Ecuador's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Argentina.
He returned to the starting lineup after missing the previous match against Paraguay due to discomfort.
Caicedo's suspension will impact his availability for the World Cup's opening game next summer.
Chelsea fans worry about his fitness, given he played all 38 Premier League games last season.
Dario Essugo, signed as Caicedo's cover, is out with a thigh injury following surgery.

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Moises Caicedo received a red card for two yellow cards in Ecuador's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Argentina.
He returned to the starting lineup after missing the previous match against Paraguay due to discomfort.
Caicedo's suspension will impact his availability for the World Cup's opening game next summer.
Chelsea fans worry about his fitness, given he played all 38 Premier League games last season.
Dario Essugo, signed as Caicedo's cover, is out with a thigh injury following surgery.