Enzo Maresca Compares Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo to Declan Rice, Rodri
- Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has said Moises Caicedo is on the same level as Declan Rice and Rodri
- The Arsenal and Manchester City midfielders have been the two best players in their position in the Premier League
- Caicedo is the fourth most expensive player in Premier League history and has improved immensely after a poor start
Enzo Maresca has lauded Moises Caicedo and compared him to Arsenal's Declan Rice and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
The Ecuadorian joined the Blues last year but had a torrid first season. This season, he has been one of the Blues' best players this campaign.
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Caicedo played 35 games for the Blues in the league last season but received intense criticism for underwhelming performances. This season, he has started all 14 of Chelsea's league games.
Maresca compares Caicedo to tice, Rodri
Rodri's superb performances for club and country have brought them Premier League titles, the Champions League, a European Champions with Spain, and a Ballon d'Or.
On the other hand, Rice helped Arsenal mount a serious title challenge last season and is a regular under Arteta and with England.
Meanwhile, Caicedo had a poor first season at Chelsea but is beginning to play like the fourth most expensive footballer in Premier League history, per Transfermarkt.
Maresca believes his midfielder is on the same level as Rodri and Rice.
“He is for sure now at that level," Maresca explained per Football London. "No doubt. Unfortunately, Rodri is injured but Declan is playing. But I think Moises can sit at that table with that kind of midfielder.”
The midfielder is expected to start on Sunday, December 8 against Tottenham Hotspur.
Maresca names guaranteed starter
Briefly News earlier reported that Maresca named one player who is guaranteed a starting place in their clash against Tottenham.
The Italian said goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will be the first name on the team sheet after missing the Southampton game.
Maresca calls out Madueke
Briefly News also reported that Maresca criticised Noni Madueke after a series of underwhelming performances.
He scored against Southampton midweek, his first goal since early October, but Maresca wants more from the England winger.
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