EPL: ‘Chelsea missing Caicedo’ — Mikel Obi

Chelsea fable John Obi Mikel has said midfielder Moises Caicedo has been a immense miss for the nine truthful acold this season.

The Ecuadorian is presently recovering from a calf injury.

The Blues person struggled recently, suffering a decision against Arsenal and managing lone a 2-2 gully astatine location against recently promoted Hull City.

While the squad has shown an quality to people goals, they person encountered challenges successful defence. Chelsea person netted 18 goals but person besides conceded 12 successful their six matches crossed each competitions truthful far.

Obi Mikel attributes a large interest to the lack of Caicedo, who has lone featured for 14 minutes this season.

“We are missing Moises Caicedo. When helium returns, I judge we volition go a overmuch much coagulated team,” the Chelsea fable stated connected the Obi One Podcast.

“He is the subordinate who disrupts the opposition’s play and ensures that our backmost 4 is adequately protected. Our backmost 4 is solid.

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