Moises Caicedo has emphasized that Chelsea needs to learn from their recent 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the FIFA Club World Cup. The midfielder expressed his disappointment with the team's second-half performance and stressed the importance of maintaining focus for the entire duration of the game.

Chelsea took an early lead in the match through Pedro Neto, but they struggled to maintain control after the break. Flamengo capitalized on this, scoring two quick goals and adding a third after Nicolas Jackson was sent off. Caicedo acknowledged that Flamengo was the better team in the second half, making it difficult for Chelsea to defend their lead.

"You need to be focused for the full game because one second you switch off, then that's what can happen," Caicedo explained. He added that the team needs to react positively to the setback and focus on their next game. "We are now focused on the next game. It will be a tough game, but we will prepare from tomorrow."

Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, echoed Caicedo's sentiments, stating that the team needs to be focused for 95 minutes to avoid losing the game in a split second. He acknowledged that Flamengo played very well and deserved to win. Maresca also mentioned that the team had been experimenting with a different structure in the last two days to prepare for next season and have more options. He felt the plan worked well for an hour until they conceded the first goal.

The defeat leaves Chelsea second in Group D with one win and one loss. This could potentially lead to a more challenging route through the competition, with a possible match against Bayern Munich in the last 16. The team now faces a must-win situation in their final group game against ES Tunis to ensure qualification.

Caicedo's reaction to the loss underscores the importance of mental fortitude and learning from mistakes in football. He, along with Marc Cucurella, also commented on Nicolas Jackson's red card, acknowledging it as a "silly mistake" and something Jackson needs to improve on. Cucurella mentioned that Jackson apologized to the team, recognizing his error. Jackson's sending off means he will be unavailable for upcoming matches, adding another challenge for Chelsea.

Despite the disappointing result, Caicedo remains optimistic. He believes that Chelsea can bounce back from the defeat and use it as motivation for their remaining matches in the Club World Cup. The focus now shifts to preparing for the next game and ensuring they are fully prepared to secure a victory.