In round 10 of the Premier League, Chelsea had to play away at Man United. The Red Devils took the lead in the 70th minute, thanks to Bruno Fernandes' successful penalty kick. However, The Blues managed to equalize just 4 minutes later, thereby ending the match with a score of 1-1. This result was enough for Chelsea to squeeze into the top 4, while Man United ranked 13th.
Chelsea's hero against Man United was midfielder Moises Caicedo. The £100 million star scored a superb long-range goal, helping his team earn a point. In addition, this central midfielder also contributed 1 decisive pass, 2 successful dribbles, 9 duels won, 3 tackles and 2 clearances.
Watching his former pupil shine, coach Graham Potter was delighted. He spoke about how Caicedo handled the pressure, according to Premier League Productions: “He’s a really nice guy. Humble, keen to learn, willing to improve and fight for the team. He’s a really great guy and I’m delighted for him.
I think the pressure is natural. Chelsea are doing better than before. Remember Caicedo came there for £100m and everyone expected him to keep shining, with impressive performances.
But Moises is not really that type of player. He plays a role that helps his teammates play better, finding positions, attacking space and winning the ball back. Now everyone has seen the quality he has.”
This season, Moises Caicedo has played 12 games for Chelsea in all competitions, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists. Despite the Blues' crowded midfield, the former Brighton star has still had the most playing time with nearly 1,000 minutes.
