Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes Moises Caicedo has what it takes to compete with among the finest midfielders within the Premier League, putting him alongside Manchester Metropolis’s Rodri and Arsenal’s Declan Rice.
Caicedo has, to this point, been a staple of the Blues’ Premier League marketing campaign. The midfielder has made 16 appearances over the 2024/25 season, including a objective and two assists to his tally. His efforts have helped Chelsea clinch second place within the present league standings, seven factors behind leaders Liverpool.
His success has been sufficient for coach Maresca to call him alongside among the finest gamers within the league, drawing comparisons between Caicedo and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.
“He’s for certain now at that degree,” Maresca advised reporters forward of Chelsea’s conflict with Tottenham Hotpur. “Little question. Sadly, Rodri is injured [with a knee injury for the rest of the season] however Declan is enjoying. I believe Moises can sit at that desk with that type of midfielder.
“Due to the Romeo [Lavia] damage and the Enzo [Fernandez] second, we used Moi as a holding midfielder. We used him right-back final recreation and sooner or later we are able to count on to see him there. For certain, it may very well be an possibility.”
Maresca additionally delivered a message to followers off the again of Chelsea’s profitable begin to the marketing campaign.
“We’re very joyful for the followers,” he continued. “Completely as a result of they need to dwell this second. They’ll dream. We’re very joyful. We work on daily basis to additionally make them joyful and happy with the gamers. I’ve stated many occasions, I do not assume we’re there or able to compete with Arsenal, Liverpool and [Manchester] Metropolis.
Chelsea journey to face Tottenham Hotspur in north London on Sunday and can hope to shut the hole on leaders Liverpool – who’s conflict with Everton was postponed on Saturday because of hostile climate circumstances.
