Caicedo fails late fitness test, misses Arsenal clash

Chelsea's midfield anchor is sidelined for the Emirates showdown after a late fitness test failure.

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What happened. Moises Caicedo failed his late fitness test on Saturday and is not in Chelsea's squad for the match against Arsenal.

• Caicedo limped off in the Brighton victory last weekend.
• Manager Xabi Alonso had said he would be assessed 24 hours before.
• Josh Acheampong comes in for Levi Colwill in a defensive reshuffle.

Chelsea must cope without a key midfielder as they face a top-four rival at the Emirates.

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