While the big Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, two London teams in great shape, takes place this Sunday, Moisés Caicedo, brilliant since the start of the season, launched the hostilities in an interview granted to The Mirror. Always smiling off the field, but ruthless in recovery, the Ecuadorian spoke about his role, his progression and his highly anticipated duel with Declan Rice. Considered one of the best in his position, he nevertheless refuses this status: ” No “he blurted out when asked if he was the world number one, preferring to see himself as “the best version” of himself. He assures that he can still bring more, citing his decisive pressing against Tottenham. Admiring Rice, for whom he voted in the PFA standard team, he talks about a face-to-face “very special” while remembering that this is not a real rivalry: “We are often compared, but we don’t compete. »
Caicedo also addressed the criticism surrounding his XXL transfer and his complicated debut in London, explaining that he found his strength in his faith and in his certainty that Chelsea was his natural choice. Very ambitious, he says he wants to stay for a long time, progress further and add to his list of achievements in the Blues jersey: “everything happens for a reason…I’ve always been a Blue. » Despite discomfort in his knee, he refuses to give up, symbol of a state of mind that pleases the entire club. And as the derby approaches, while the Blues remain on a major Barça victory in C1 (3-0), Moisés Caicedo warns: Chelsea intends to put Arsenal in their place. Asked whether the Blues can bring down the Gunners, he concludes without trembling: ” why not ? They are doing very well, but we haven’t played them yet. » The shock is well and truly underway!
