Ecuador played out a disappointing 0-0 draw with Curaçao. After the match, Caicedo refused to answer questions about Xabi Alonso being appointed as Chelsea's new head coach.
When asked by reporters how he felt about Chelsea's decision to hire Xabi Alonso, Caicedo declined to comment, emphasizing that he was currently fully focused on the World Cup qualifiers.
Caicedo stated: "No, honestly, I'm only focused on the national team right now. The World Cup qualifiers are the most important thing at the moment. We will continue to train hard; the next match is crucial."
He added: "I feel really bad, truly. I'm happy when the team wins because the fans are happy. Fans spend money on tickets to watch the game, and we want to see them smile, celebrate goals, and enjoy the match. Honestly, no one is more disappointed than I am right now.
I only ask everyone to continue believing in us. Only with the whole team united can we achieve good results. Blaming won't solve any problems."