Moises Caicedo’s Liverpool Display Converts Pundits as He Tempers Chelsea Legend Comparisons
He met a preseason target to score from outside the box with his strike against Liverpool.
Overview
- Jamie Redknapp said the performance changed his opinion, rating Caicedo alongside elite holding midfielders and highlighting his complete skill set.
- Gary Neville was reported to have called Caicedo the Premier League’s best midfielder after the match.
- The Ecuador international put Chelsea ahead with a long-range effort in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
- Caicedo downplayed comparisons to N’Golo Kanté and Claude Makélélé, saying he is far from their achievements and aims to earn his own status.
- He described Premier League ambitions as step by step, emphasizing consistency and coping with injuries before making title claims.