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Maresca Declares Caicedo Among World’s Best After Chelsea’s Win at Tottenham

His ball-winning created João Pedro’s winner in a 1-0 derby at Tottenham.

Overview

  • Enzo Maresca said Moisés Caicedo and Manchester City’s Rodri are the two best defensive midfielders in the world right now.
  • Caicedo twice won possession high up the pitch before slipping a pass for João Pedro to score the 34th-minute decisive goal in North London.
  • Chelsea beat Tottenham 1-0 as Pedro ended a 10-game drought with his first goal since August.
  • Maresca confirmed Pedro has been managed through fitness problems and has not trained fully in recent weeks.
  • The Chelsea manager also praised Caicedo’s humility and team-first attitude as the club temporarily moved up to fourth in the Premier League.