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Moises Caicedo to Chelsea! "Official"

Real(Perez) doesn't splash big on DMs that don't contribute to the attacking phase of the game.
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Which is why they would spend big on someone like Caicedo, who has for two years been almost our sole transition outlet.

Of course if Newcastle's financial situation is accurate then they'd probably go for Bruno Guimaraes for cheaper.

 
Which is why they would spend big on someone like Caicedo, who has for two years been almost our sole transition outlet.
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No they won't, he already spent €80M on Tchouameni who does that job. I'd assume he won't buy someone else of the same type for €100M++ with Camavinga on the bench

 
No they won't, he already spent €80M on Tchouameni who does that job. I'd assume he won't buy someone else of the same type for €100M++ with Camavinga on the bench
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They actually have 3 players in Valverde, Tchouameni & Camavinga who are better than him. What they are after is a Kroos & a Modric replacement. This whole idea he is world class is a Chelsea fan base construct.

 
When Caicedo first signed from Brighton he was poor. Then he had a period where he was superb - more often than not MOTM. Many were saying he looked one of the best and we did well to sign him rather than Rice.

But now he is struggling again. Just a blip in form? Too many games? Disillusioned (like all of us) with the project? Who knows, but might be best for him to be rested for a bit and let Lavia and Essugo play a bit more.

 
When Caicedo first signed from Brighton he was poor. Then he had a period where he was superb - more often than not MOTM. Many were saying he looked one of the best and we did well to sign him rather than Rice.

But now he is struggling again. Just a blip in form? Too many games? Disillusioned (like all of us) with the project? Who knows, but might be best for him to be rested for a bit and let Lavia and Essugo play a bit more.
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Latter had lead to the former and a loss of confidence. Treads a fine line with his tackling and has been crossing that line too often. Though, on occasion, refs have had a preconceived idea of his methods and punished him for nothing.

 
So the worse you play the more you get rewarded? He’s been absolute gash the second half of this season and the logical conclusion to that is to extend him?

This ownership!

 
So the worse you play the more you get rewarded? He’s been absolute gash the second half of this season and the logical conclusion to that is to extend him?

This ownership!
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What tosh. He has been flogged.

 
Overplayed + under a bang average manager.

Caicedo from Jan 2024 to Jan 2026 was arguably the best CM in the league.
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Agreed. Not just overplayed by us but by the Ecuador national team. It is encouraging to see him extend his deal

 
Good for us and him but his form has been horrible.

Hope the new contract gives him better motivation

 
Good for us and him but his form has been horrible.

Hope the new contract gives him better motivation
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I wonder how much the WC is in the back of players minds these days. He's not my fav type of DM, but he's been a lot better for sure.

 
I wonder how much the WC is in the back of players minds these days. He's not my fav type of DM, but he's been a lot better for sure.
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It's still the biggest trophy in football, players still need to keep fitness levels and form sharp.

It would be stupid imo for players to down tools this close to the tournament when form is the most important part of the tournament

 
Good for us and him but his form has been horrible.

Hope the new contract gives him better motivation
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Usually you play your best before/during contract negotiation not after

 
It's still the biggest trophy in football, players still need to keep fitness levels and form sharp.

It would be stupid imo for players to down tools this close to the tournament when form is the most important part of the tournament
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Sure, but some of the players are already guaranteed to play in the WC. So, even subconsciously they may try to avoid a super risky 50/50 dunno. It's a strange time just before the WC. Players who would be going and are picking up injures now all look miserable.

 
It's really strange to hear a manager address a player as MR, guess that's just the strange place the club is at. Happy he's signed up for another extension, but is this really the priority right now, or just a layer of protection to protect club asset?

 
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