Caicedo returns to Chelsea starting XI and targets consistency before Everton test

Midfielder says he wants to repay Chelsea’s faith after injury setback

Moises Caicedo is looking to build momentum after returning to Chelsea’s starting line-up in their 5-1 win over Bournemouth. The Ecuador international had been limited to 14 minutes as a substitute before the international break after a calf injury suffered in pre-season flared up again.

Caicedo said he hoped to repay the club for its backing. “I feel very grateful to Chelsea, and I want to keep showing the fans and everybody at the club what I am capable of,” he told the club’s website.

He described his time at Chelsea as “a great journey” and said difficult moments during his first season had helped him develop. “I have more experience now, I’m more mature, and I just want to keep learning and keep doing what I’m doing,” he added.

Everton next for Chelsea

Chelsea travel to Everton next, looking to carry the Bournemouth result into their next league fixture. Everton have been unbeaten across their last six matches, while Chelsea’s recent away record against the Toffees has been difficult, according to the source report.

Everton’s Harrison Armstrong also spoke about the support he received from fans after the club reversed course on a proposed move to Nottingham Forest. “It’s made me feel loved and it’s cemented that this is the place to be for me,” the 19-year-old told EvertonTV.

The source report’s pre-match forecast gave Everton a 42.9% chance of winning, compared with 30.4% for Chelsea and 26.7% for a draw. Those figures are a forecast, not a result.