Caicedo returns to Chelsea’s midfield and their defensive stability improves almost immediately. That tells you everything.
Defending isn’t just about having world-class centre-backs. All 11 players have defensive responsibilities, and Chelsea have been missing that midfield engine who can break up play, cover spaces and protect the back four.
Nobody in this Chelsea squad does what Caicedo does at his level. His importance to this team cannot be overstated.
He won’t get a G/A for Neto’s goal so probably won’t receive a lot of praise for his involvement in the goal, but Morgan Rogers! Wow.
Always said he’s not a left winger or a traditional 10 that’s why this L10 role in this system is tailor made for him. 🔝
Chelsea’s attack this season in the PL..
• Joao Pedro 8 G/A in 6 games
• Cole Palmer 5 G/A in 7 games
• Morgan Rogers 5 G/A in 7 games
• Pedro Neto 4 G/A in 7 games
If anyone wants to know how good Caicedo is, just watch Chelsea with and without him. The difference this man makes to this Chelsea team can’t even be put into words. I’m so happy he is back