Moises Caicedo moved to Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion a few years ago for an exorbitant transfer fee.
While there was a lot of talk about his transfer fee initially, the Ecuadorian midfielder has surely grown into his role in a Chelsea shirt.
Over the past couple of seasons, Caicedo has established himself as the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League, and some would say in the world, too.
This season, for instance, Caicedo has added goal-scoring to his repertoire and has racked up 4 goals already in all competitions.
Caicedo’s newfound goal-scoring ability has enhanced his reputation as the best midfielder in the league, and former Arsenal star Paul Merson cannot stop raving about his overall quality.
Merson has heaped praise on Caicedo and delivered his verdict on the midfielder.
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Paul Merson delivers his verdict on Moises Caicedo
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson said, “What I noticed about Chelsea in their win over Ajax is that when Moises Caicedo came off, they were cut open through the middle like knife through butter.
It just shows how good he is, and no matter what happens, Caicedo has to play every week for Chelsea. I don’t put Declan Rice in that holding midfielder role because Martin Zubimendi plays there for Arsenal.
So I can confidently say that Caicedo is the best in the world in that position at the moment. I can’t remember the last time he had a bad game. The biggest compliment I can give him is that no one even mentions his price tag anymore!”
Moises Caicedo
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For anyone who has watched Caicedo’s performances over the last couple of years, it will be extremely difficult to disagree with Merson’s assessment of the player.
On the back of the player’s performances, it must be said that Caicedo is one of the best players in the world in his position, if not the best.
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