Enzo Fernandez and Cucurella react to Moises Caicedo’s heartfelt Chelsea message
Moises Caicedo received plenty of praise from his Chelsea teammates after another standout performance in a crucial win over Liverpool.
Chelsea moved a step closer to securing Champions League qualification with a 3-1 victory against the Premier League champions at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez opened the score early, with Chelsea doubling their advantage after a Jarell Quansah own goal. Virgil van Dijk pulled one back to give Arne Slot’s side hope, but Cole Palmer sealed the result for Chelsea with a stoppage-time penalty to earn all three points.
Caicedo was instrumental throughout the match, anchoring the midfield with composure and energy. His impressive display did not go unnoticed, with several teammates showing their appreciation on social media after the final whistle.
| Match statistics | Moises Caicedo |
| Clearances | 5 |
| Ground duels won | 5 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Tackles | 3 |
Moises Caicedo could leave Chelsea despite winning Player of the Season
Caicedo posted a message to supporters following Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool, writing on Instagram: “What a game! So proud of this team. We keep pushing.”
His performance earned praise from teammates, with Marc Cucurella commenting “The Octopus”, a nod to Caicedo’s nickname, while goalscorer Fernandez replied with an octopus emoji.
Brighton left-back and Ecuador international teammate Pervis Estupinan also added: “So proud little brother, always on my team.”
Despite the strong team spirit, Football Insider revealed that Caicedo could leave Chelsea this summer, with clubs in the Saudi Pro League showing interest in securing his services.
Still, Caicedo has impressed Chelsea fans this season and his importance cannot be overstated. He was recently named the club’s Player of the Season after an outstanding second campaign, cementing himself as a key part of Maresca’s midfield with his energy, discipline, and drive [Chelsea.com].
Chelsea interested in Morgan Rogers amid forward line uncertainty
Meanwhile, as the summer transfer window approaches, the Blues appear to be laying the groundwork for a squad rebuild.
Chelsea fans have urged the club to sign Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers after it was suggested that he is a target for the West London side this summer.
However, they may face stiff competition, as Football Insider revealed Manchester City also keen on re-signing Rogers, their academy graduate.
With question marks hanging over the futures of Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke, Maresca’s side are expected to be active in reshaping their attacking options in the coming months.