December 31st 2024.
Gary Neville couldn't help but sing the praises of one Chelsea player in particular. It was none other than midfielder Moises Caicedo, who has been on the rise ever since new boss Enzo Maresca took over the team. Caicedo, who joined the club from Brighton for a record-breaking fee of £115 million last year, had a tough first season under former manager Mauricio Pochettino. But with Maresca at the helm, the Ecuadorian has shown incredible improvement and has become an integral part of the Italian's system.
In fact, Caicedo has started in all 19 league games for Chelsea this season, earning recognition not only from Neville, but also from fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. The two recently put together their teams of the season so far, and Caicedo's name was at the top of their lists. Neville, in particular, was impressed with the midfielder's resilience after a difficult start to his time at Stamford Bridge. He noted that Caicedo had been fantastic at Brighton, but struggled to find his footing in a Chelsea shirt. However, with the right partners in midfield, he has looked like a completely different player.
Neville also pointed out that Caicedo has been at his best when playing alongside fellow midfielder Romeo Lavia. And even when Enzo Fernandez returned to the team in recent weeks, Caicedo continued to shine. Neville believes that Caicedo is now living up to the potential that Chelsea saw in him when they signed him, and has been their standout player this season.
Another former Chelsea coach, Jody Morris, has also taken notice of Caicedo's impressive performances. He even went as far as to say that the midfielder has been better than Cole Palmer, another rising star in the league. Morris believes that if we're talking about the team of the season so far, Caicedo and Ryan Gravenberch have been the best players, and Caicedo has not had a bad game all season.
Maresca himself has been impressed with Caicedo's progress, and believes that he has what it takes to become one of the best holding midfielders in the league. He sees Caicedo on the same level as players like Rodri and Declan Rice, both of whom are highly regarded in the Premier League. Maresca has no doubt that Caicedo has the potential to sit at the same table as these top midfielders.
As for Chelsea's upcoming game against Crystal Palace, they will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss. With Caicedo in top form and the support of his teammates and coaches, there's no doubt that he will continue to be a key player for the team.
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