Gary Neville names Chelsea ace he claims has gone from “awful” to “outstanding” in 2024 | OneFootball

Gary Neville has hailed Moises Caicedo for his turnaround at Chelsea after initially struggling following his British record transfer from Brighton.

The Blues paid Brighton £115m for Caicedo in the summer of 2023 and he didn’t have the easiest of starts to life at Stamford Bridge.

However, after a slow start Caicedo started to find his feet over the second half of the season and put in a series of impressive performances as the Blues secured a top six finish and a return to European football.

Neville hails Caicedo for his turnaround at Chelsea

Under Enzo Maresca the 23-year-old looks like a player transformed and he’s arguably been Chelsea’s best performer this season and the best midfielder in the league.

Former Blue Jody Morris believes Caicedo has been better for Chelsea than Palmer this year, and it’s arguable the Ecuadorian is the player Chelsea can least afford to be without.

Caicedo has arguably been Chelsea’s best performer this season. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC)

Caciedo has started every league game for the Blues so far this season and whether he’s playing alongside Romeo Lavia or Enzo Fernandez he’s excelled.

Frank Leboeuf labelled the Ecuador international a game changer, and he’s now showing everyone he is worth the money Chelsea paid.

Neville is another who’s been impressed by Caicedo and he hailed the midfielder for his turnaround after naming him in his team of the season so far.

“He was fantastic at Brighton,” he told Sky Sports Monday Night Football.

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“He came to Chelsea and looked awful in a Chelsea shirt. That partnership with Enzo Fernandez in midfield just wasn’t working at all. But he’s been so much better this season. So much more settled.

“I think when he plays with [Romeo] Lavia he plays well. Actually, Enzo Fernandez has come back into the team in recent weeks as well and he’s looking even better with him. He looks like the player that they signed. He’s been the outstanding player.”