Moises Caicedo played in Chelsea friendly as Bournemouth return approaches

Moises Caicedo played during the first half of Chelsea’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Portsmouth on Saturday, according to Mail Sport’s Kieran Gill.

The midfielder’s reported involvement offers encouragement before Chelsea return to Premier League action against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on 10 October.

Caicedo has been managing a calf problem and did not join Ecuador for the recent international window.

Moises Caicedo gets friendly minutes

According to the update attributed to Gill, Caicedo took part in the opening half against the Championship side.

The report does not specify his exact minutes or establish that he completed the full first half.

Chelsea lost the match 2-0, with The Standard reporting that the fixture formed part of their preparations for the league’s return.

Bournemouth availability still to be confirmed

Playing in the friendly represents a step towards competitive action, but it does not establish whether Caicedo is ready to start against Bournemouth.

His response to those minutes and subsequent training will be relevant to Xabi Alonso’s selection.

A return would give Chelsea another central midfield option as they resume their league campaign after the international break.

The visitors have their own fitness concerns, with Alex Scott’s injury among the selection issues surrounding the Premier League’s return.

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