Amidst the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his World Cup eligibility, Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo delivered a vintage performance in Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with Morocco.
Moises Caicedo is one of the Chelsea players to have been linked with Real Madrid amid uncertainty over whether the Blues will qualify for the Champions League next season.
However, he’s in no rush to leave and there are plans to offer the midfielder a new deal in the summer, along with Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea are building a long-term project, and Caicedo is at the forefront of that, so it would take a world-record amount, especially with his contract running out in 2031.
His display for Ecuador will only strengthen the club’s position, saving his best for the international stage.
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Moises Caicedo is set to miss the first game of Ecuador’s World Cup campaign against the Ivory Coast after a red card during a separate qualification game.
And judging by his performance against Morocco, he’ll be a huge miss.
Primicias gave him a 9/10 for his performance, the joint-best of anyone in the match.
‘Very applied in pressing, he also recovered balls effectively and distributed it successfully. In a high-pressure scheme, their work is invaluable. It’s a pity that he is haunted by the reputation of a puncher: he was called for some fouls that were clean recoveries.’
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Moises Caicedo’s Ecuador stats against Morocco
The Chelsea midfielder was back to his best. He was a constant menace, hassling the opposition and breaking up play, as well as starting to have more influence in the final third.
Moises Caicedo had 48 touches, a passing accuracy percentage of 90, created one chance, made three passes into the final third, one out of two accurate crosses, one out of four accurate long balls, one tackle, four interceptions, one block, six recoveries, two clearances and won five out of eight duels (FotMob).
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