December 7th 2024.
According to Chelsea's midfield coach Enzo Maresca, the team's midfield has undergone a major transformation. Maresca believes that one of the key players responsible for this change is Moises Caicedo. In fact, he goes as far as to say that Caicedo can now be considered on par with top midfielders like Declan Rice from Arsenal and Rodri from Manchester City.
Caicedo, who joined Chelsea in a record-breaking deal last year, initially struggled to find consistency under former manager Mauricio Pochettino. However, under Maresca's guidance, the Ecuadorian international has emerged as one of the standout performers for the team. Maresca is confident that Caicedo has reached the level of Rice and can be a match for the Englishman.
"Without a doubt, Caicedo has reached that level," Maresca stated. "Unfortunately, Rodri is currently injured, but Declan is still playing. However, I firmly believe that Moises can sit at the same table as these top midfielders."
In addition to Caicedo's rise, Maresca also noted that Chelsea's attack has become less dependent on one player, specifically Cole Palmer. "We are very happy about this," Maresca expressed. "In my first press conference, I mentioned that relying solely on Cole for every game is not the right approach. He needs to enjoy football and not feel the pressure to carry the team."
Maresca continued to explain that the team has been working to put players in positions where they can excel and contribute to the team's success. "We have been moving players around, such as Cole from the right to the left, in order to find the best solutions for each game," he said. "I can't say for sure if our players are better than last season, but what I can say is that our attacking players, like Noni, Pedro, Mischa, Jadon, Enzo, Cole, Joao, Nico, and Christo, have been performing well since the start of the season."
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