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Chavarria has never played outside of Spain, but he’s clearly adapting quickly to life in England a few weeks in: “Moi stays with me always, and he is now teaching me English because I need to learn.”
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The Chelsea website even confirms that Chavarria’s English is already excellent. But it also shows that Caicedo is showing leadership not only on the pitch, but off of it too. The vice-captaincy is up for grabs.
With Enzo Fernandez gone, Chelsea are yet to confirm a permanent vice-captain behind Reece James. But if Caicedo’s actions off the pitch – in the midst of fighting a calf injury – prove anything, it’s his leadership.
Who else could be named Chelsea’s next vice-captain?
With Fernandez gone and James injured, Levi Colwill led Chelsea out against Brentford. A solid pick, given Colwill is a Chelsea academy graduate. But the England international’s form has been questionable.
Chelsea need to pick a vice-captain who is always going to play. Caicedo might have been injured at the start of the season, but he is a player who absolutely starts when fit and available. Chelsea miss him.
Caicedo has got to be considered the main candidate for vice-captaincy. Colwill is a close second, while Cole Palmer should also be in the conversation. New signing Emi Martinez also has leadership potential.