"Sitting here now, going into October 2025, I think we can say he is the best midfielder in the league." That was the verdict of Gary Neville when it comes to Moises Caicedo.

For a player that cost Chelsea £115m, perhaps that is something that should be a given. But now feels like the first time since his move to Stamford Bridge that the Ecuadorian is truly receiving his flowers.

It was clear that from the moment he broke into the first team at Brighton, there was something special about Caicedo. It didn't take long before comparisons to N'Golo Kante were drawn. But, after just one full season on the south coast, the amount of money spent on him added expectations that were, at the time, too great.

Now, over two years removed from that transfer, the weight of the fee has not only been lifted from the player's shoulders, but also people's minds. It has led to a newfound appreciation for one of Enzo Maresca's most important names.

Caicedo has played every minute of Chelsea's Premier League campaign thus far. He has even added a scoring touch too, with his three goals surpassing his total at the club for the...