10 October 2026 …
The rock behind Chelsea’s entertainers: Midfield duo key for Blues
There is a strong argument that Chelsea find it easier to cope without the creativity of Cole Palmer than without Caicedo’s ability in possession and his knack for breaking up play in midfield.
In his 150th appearance for the club, Caicedo lasted 72 minutes.
His withdrawal for Romeo Lavia was planned, but the Ecuador international still made a significant impact.
Alonso deployed him in a deep role, dropping into the