Chelsea fans lost for words at ‘crazy’ Moises Caicedo after Tottenham win
Chelsea fans were in unison in their reaction to Moises Caicedo’s performance as the side beat Tottenham.
Enzo Maresca’s side boosted their Champions League hopes with a gritty 1-0 win over their London rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Caicedo had a goal ruled out by VAR, but Enzo Fernandez’s bullet header from Cole Palmer’s delivery proved decisive as Chelsea claimed all three points.
The result lifts Maresca’s men a point above Manchester City in the race for a top-four finish, with just eight league games left to play.
Caicedo, who came under fire from pundits earlier this season for a string of underwhelming performances, appears to be turning a corner.
After the final whistle, Caicedo reacted to his disallowed goal with a light-hearted post online as the £115 million signing delivered one of his most complete displays in a Chelsea shirt, earning praise across the board for his control, energy, and defensive work.
Moises Caicedo stuns against Tottenham with dominant Chelsea display
Despite having a goal ruled out, Caicedo delivered a standout performance in Chelsea’swin over Tottenham, dominating nearly every midfield metric.
The Ecuadorian topped the stats for most tackles won, most duels won, and most fouls won across the 90 minutes.
| Match statistics | Moises Caicedo |
| Pass accuracy | 90% |
| Long balls | 5/5 |
| Tackles | 4 (Most) |
| Ground duels won | 8 (Most) |
| Fouls won | 3 (Most |
Caicedo was previously touted as Chelsea’s best player by Opta earlier this season, and his recent performances are beginning to match that billing.
His growing partnership with Enzo Fernandez in midfield has been key to Enzo Maresca’s side, as they continue their charge for Champions League qualification.
Chelsea fans have long sung the praises of Fernandez, but it now seems Caicedo is finally receiving his share of the acclaim.
Chelsea fans liken Caicedo to N’Golo Kante after standout performance
The 23-year-old has featured prominently under Maresca, making 35 appearances this season, including starts in all 30 of Chelsea’s Premier League matches. He’s even captained the side twice, an indication of his growing role in the squad.
After a difficult debut season following his £115 million move, Caicedo is beginning to justify the price tag, and supporters are clearly taking notice.
One fan, impressed by his relentless energy, wrote: “Caicedo is unbelievable today. Got slammed about all game but he kept on going the full 100 mins at the same quality he did when he started!”
Chelsea’s midfield history is steeped in iconic names, from Claude Makelele to N’Golo Kante, and one supporter even made the bold comparison: “Caicedo is on Kante and Makelele levels of ability, man.”