Moises Caicedo taken off with injury just 10 minutes after coming on in crushing Chelsea blow

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Moises Caicedo was forced off injured just 10 minutes after coming on for Chelsea in their 4-2 win over Brighton.The midfielder was making his first appearance of the season against his former club, having helped Ecuador to the last 16 of the World Cup.Caicedo’s return for the Blues did not go to planCaicedo replaced Pedro Neto on 68 minutes at Stamford Bridge.But the 24-year-old was quickly having to be substituted himself, going down with Valentin Barco coming on in his place.Caicedo was visibly emotional as he made his way to the touchline.Signed from Brighton for £100m in 2023, he’s featured in almost all of the Blues’ Premier League games since.And manager Xabi Alonso will be hoping Caicedo isn’t sidelined for long.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.