Moises Caicedo is now doing this ‘ONE’ thing at Chelsea that Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali loved the most
Through his performances, Moises Caicedo is redefining perceptions and creating his own headlines.
Behdad Eghbali’s arrival in the Chelsea dressing room after games is no longer a hot subject among supporters because the club is winning and performing well, which has resulted in numerous good evaluations of various players.
Chelsea’s owners were looking for a player who could take N’Golo Kante’s place both now and in the future when they made a significant investment in Moises Caicedo. At first, some Chelsea supporters and detractors didn’t comprehend this move since they thought it was a mistake to allow Kante go because they appreciated his current efforts.
However, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were focused on both the present and the future, and Caicedo’s recent performances are no doubt pleasing the co-owners.
Over the weekend, Enzo Maresca was asked about the Ecuadorian midfielder and had only positive words for him, saying: “He is a top player, very good. Like all top players, he has room for improvement. The way he is playing at the moment is fantastic.”
It’s taken some time, but Caicedo is now making more interceptions than any other Premier League player. He’s among the top five Chelsea players in terms of ground covered and has proven himself to be durable and reliable. While others have struggled under pressure, Caicedo has grown in stature. The proof of his progress is that people no longer bring up his price tag when discussing his performance, which surely brings relief to the owners, who faced intense scrutiny after outbidding Liverpool for his signature.
At that time, many said he wasn’t worth the price, and his first few performances were shaky. But toward the end of last season and the start of this one, he has shown he has what it takes to be considered one of the best in the game.
In a week when Rodri, another holding midfielder, has won the Ballon d’Or, it will be interesting to see how far Chelsea’s 22-year-old talent can go.