Why is Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo wearing a mask?

CHELSEA are LAFAC in their Club World Cup opener tonight!

And Moises Caicedo is wearing a mask once again.

Moisés Caicedo, Chelsea FC midfielder, wearing a protective face mask, applauds fans.
Moises Caicedo has sported a new blonde look for the final
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Moises Caicedo has been seen wearing a mask for the last few weeks
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Why is Moises Caicedo wearing a mask?

Moises Caicedo sustained a cheek injury against Newcastle on May 11.

The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle.

Caicedo has been wearing a mask as a precaution since.

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