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Paul Merson spit the take Chelsea fans have been screaming for a long time
11Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Paul Merson spit the take Chelsea fans have been screaming for a long time

Chelsea star defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo was finally back in the starting lineup after several weeks out with a calf injury, and he was monstrous next to new signing Jordan Henderson as the Blues blew out the Cherries 5-1. Everyone around Chelsea has been praising Caicedo highly, and now pundit Paul Merson, a former Arsenal star, has joined in by effusively praising the Ecuadorian defensive midfielder on Sky Sports: "When you’ve got Henderson and Caicedo in there, they can just sit, and you just let the other three just get on with it. They shouldn’t let in too many goals, they shouldn’t be that open, because you’ve got them two that can hold in midfield and then you’ve got three that are as good as anything. Henderson’s got the experience and Caicedo, for me, is the best hol...
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Xabi Alonso said how every Chelsea fan feels about Moises Caicedo
11Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso said how every Chelsea fan feels about Moises Caicedo

Chelsea finally got defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo back on the pitch after being out for several weeks with a calf injury, and it is no coincidence that they won against Bournemouth with their all important defensive anchor. Xabi Alonso was like everyone else in the Chelsea fan base, just dying to see Caicedo, and he had this to say about having the Ecuadorian star back in his lineup, “I couldn’t wait to have him back to be honest because with Moi on the pitch everything looks more in place because he’s so important, so pivotal.” Caicedo had four tackles, two interceptions, and three clearances with three fouls drawn in a perfect No. 6's performance in the 5-1 blowout win over the Cherries. He was dominant, as ever, and, yes, it was great to see him back out there. E...
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Xabi Alonso has beautiful Moises Caicedo injury news for Chelsea fans
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Xabi Alonso has beautiful Moises Caicedo injury news for Chelsea fans

Purely from a defensive perspective, Chelsea star Moises Caicedo is the best defensive midfielder in the game, and with Enzo Fernandez now at Manchester City, his presence has been missed even more due to injury. Chelsea fans have been waiting on the edge of their seat for any injury updates regarding the Ecuadorian superstar midfielder, as Caicedo has been out since the end of August with a tricky calf injury. Caicedo was able to train and rest over the break, and with optimism that he would be able to return this weekend against Bournemouth as the Premier League returns, too, Xabi Alonso has finally confirmed the great news. Alonso told reporters before the Bournemouth match that his star No. 6 will be out there, "Yes, he’s finally ready to go”. Chelsea need to get back to wi...
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Premier League Matchday 6 Injury Tracker: Latest News, FPL Impact on Joao Pedro, Amad Diallo, and more
4Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Premier League Matchday 6 Injury Tracker: Latest News, FPL Impact on Joao Pedro, Amad Diallo, and more

Premier League Matchday 6 is on the horizon, and it's time to track the biggest stars around the league with updates on if they will be back this weekend and, if not, when fans can expect to see them and plug them into their FPL teams. Chelsea DM Moises Caicedo Chelsea's world-class defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo has been out since the end of August with a calf injury, but his return is on the horizon. He's been resting in London over this international break, and these three weeks off football are the perfect time for him to train. As of right now, Caicedo is expected to return for Chelsea on Oct. 10 when they face Bournemouth. Many expected him to be back against Brentford before the break, but he was held out as a precaution. It would be a surprise if he didn't train and make his...
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