Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has singled out one of his players for special praise after the 1-0 win over Tottenham on Thursday night.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has lavished praise on Moises Caicedo, describing him as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
The Ecuador international delivered an outstanding performance in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Tottenham, playing the full 90 minutes and helping his team secure a valuable victory.
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Caicedo's midfield partner, Enzo Fernandez, scored the only goal of the game, while Caicedo himself had a sweet volley disallowed by VAR. Despite an early injury scare,
Maresca was full of admiration for his midfielder's performance, saying:
"In this moment, I think he is one of the best or the best defensive midfielders in the world. He is doing fantastic."
Maresca also highlighted Caicedo's exceptional work ethic and humility, adding:
"The best thing about Moi is that every day he is working seriously, he is very humble, very kind, he is polite, he is a fantastic guy, and I feel today was another great performance."