Overview
- Jody Morris told Metro that Rice has a little bit more going forward than 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri and is thriving in a more advanced No.8 role.
- Morris called both Rice and Moises Caicedo world-class, adding that Caicedo has been outstanding for Chelsea and worth his nine-figure fee.
- FBRef figures cited on Nov. 6 show Rice leading key passes, touches in the box, progressive passing and carries, while Caicedo ranks higher for tackles and interceptions.
- Coverage notes tactical context, with Rice operating as a box-to-box midfielder under Mikel Arteta and Caicedo tasked primarily with holding duties that protect Chelsea’s back four.
- The comparison remains shaped by their 2023 transfers, when Arsenal paid about £100m for Rice and Chelsea spent a record £115m on Caicedo.