Eider Gudjohnsen has backed Chelsea star Moises Caicedo to become not only one of the best players in the Premier League but the ‘best midfielder’ of his era.

Caicedo has recovered from an underwhelming start to his Stamford Bridge career to establish himself as one of the most important members of Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Chelsea beat Premier League champions Liverpool to a deal for Caicedo, spending over £100m to sign the Ecuador international from Brighton.

That initially looked to be a questionable decision as Caicedo struggled to adapt but a little over two years later he is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Chelsea hero Gudjohnsen has been impressed with Caicedo’s development and believes there is even more to come from his former club’s £115m signing.

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Gudjohnsen, who won two Premier League titles at Stamford Bridge, told TNT Sports: ‘The players who play in that position and...