Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo faces a three-match ban after a red card against Arsenal, forcing manager Enzo Maresca to find a replacement. Maresca considers Caicedo, who has started 50 of 51 league games, a vital part of his team.
Andrey Santos is poised to step in, with Maresca confirming he is “ready.” The suspension provides a silver lining, allowing the overworked Caicedo to rest a knee injury and recover from exhaustion before the busy festive schedule and a Champions League game.