Former Chelsea midfielder, Claude Makelele has praised Moises Caicedo, describing him as a unique talent among the Blues’ past and present midfield stars.
Speaking to Tribal Football, Makelele said the Ecuadorian brings something different compared to former Chelsea greats like Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, John Obi Mikel, and Scott Parker. He believes Caicedo has immense potential and can become a key figure at Stamford Bridge—if given the right guidance.
“I love the boy,” Makelele said. “I played with Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, Obi Mikel, Scott Parker… many very good players. But this boy, he has something different. I think he will progress a lot.”
Caicedo, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2023, has often been compared to defensive midfield icons like Makelele and N’Golo Kante. But Makelele stressed that the 22-year-old needs “proper leadership” to fully develop his game and create his own legacy at the club.
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“I will keep pushing him because I talk with him,” he added.
Caicedo recently showcased his growing influence by scoring in Chelsea’s emphatic 5-1 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium on Friday night.
