Enzo Maresca praised Moises Caicedo as one of the best midfielders in the world.(Image: JUSTIN TALLIS, AFP via Getty Images)

Enzo Maresca reckons man-of-the-moment Moises Caicedo ranks among the finest midfielders on the planet following his latest outstanding display. The Ecuador international was instrumental on Saturday afternoon as Chelsea defeated Tottenham 1-0 in north London.

It marked yet another exceptional showing from the former Brighton star, who now appears to be justifying his £115m price tag at last. And his manager, Maresca, is evidently a massive admirer, and has indicated that nobody surpasses Caicedo's ability.

Following his team's triumph over Spurs, the Italian tactician commented: "Moi, I think he's showing how good he is. He's top. I said many times, the best thing from Moi, for sure, we judge him inside the pitch, but he's so humble, he's such a good guy, he's always there to help everyone.

"And I just said to the television interviewer that, for me, him and [Manchester City's] Rodri, in this moment, they are the two best defensive midfielders in the world."

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