Gary Neville offered unequivocal praise for Mois\u00e9s Caicedo following Chelsea\u2019s standout display against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, Neville argued that Caicedo is now operating at the top of the league’s midfield hierarchy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think he\u2019s the best midfield player in the league at this moment in time and I think I\u2019m comfortable saying that,\u201d Neville said. He continued with a more detailed assessment of the performance: \u201cHe [Caicedo] was the best player on the pitch by a mile. Forget the goal, which was absolutely incredible. He\u2019s getting to the ball, he\u2019s taking the ball off people, his work around the pitch… he\u2019s two in one, he\u2019s everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
Neville contrasted Caicedo\u2019s levels with recent elite Premier League midfielders, citing Declan Rice, Ryan Gravenberch and Rodri as examples of the standard in previous seasons. In his view, Caicedo has eclipsed those names at this point in the campaign.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think at this time that we\u2019re here today, getting into October 2025, I think we can say Caicedo is the best midfield player in the league and he\u2019s performing like that,\u201d Neville finished.<\/p>\n
The assessment follows a period of rising form for Caicedo after an uncertain beginning at Stamford Bridge. Since Enzo Maresca took over as Chelsea\u2019s boss, the Ecuador international has been widely described as sensational. That form built on a strong previous season in which he was voted Chelsea\u2019s player of the year, and he has started the current term on a similar trajectory.<\/p>\n
Neville\u2019s comments underline the role Caicedo has played in Chelsea\u2019s midfield transition under Maresca and the growing recognition of his influence in high-profile matches. The suggestion that he is the league\u2019s best midfielder at this stage of the season frames Caicedo as a central figure for Chelsea as the campaign progresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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