Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi could barely hold back his admiration when discussing Moises Caicedo, calling the Ecuadorian a complete footballer and one of the best midfielders in the world right now. His remarks came during The Obi One Podcast, where he shared glowing praise for Caicedo's performances and mentality.
Mikel's comments come shortly after Caicedo's standout showing in Chelsea's recent victory over Liverpool, where he scored a thunderbolt goal and helped the Blues secure a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge, as reported by Softfootball . The Ecuadorian's growing influence in the Chelsea midfield has also earned recognition from club legend Claude Makelele, who described him as the heir to his iconic midfield role .
Mikel said passionately: