Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits Moises Caicedo has major concerns about the instability at home in Ecuador.

The local government have declared a state of emergency.

Pochettino said: "He is okay now, he is better now, he feels better.

"He says the situation there is not normal but it is improving, and now it is more relaxed. It is true that a few weeks ago he was really worried.

"The situation is not easy in South America; it is not only in Ecuador. Normally, the club cares for him, and for everyone.

"If you have problems, the club is there to try to help us in different ways. It has happened. It is a good thing for the club to help the player because we need him in his best condition to compete.

"You know very well that this could affect the player's performance."