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MIDFIELD MOUNT RUSHMORE: ENZO MARESCA NAMES RICE-CAICEDO EQUALS
Ahead of the Chelsea vs Arsenal clash, Enzo Maresca refuses to name the best Prem midfielder, mentioning Caicedo, Rice, Rodri, and Elliot Anderson. Preview inside.
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Enzo Maresca wouldn't say whether Moises Caicedo or Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the Premier League.
Before the big game against Arsenal, the Chelsea coach mentioned other players he rates just as highly.
The London rivals will face off at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in a match where the Blues could cut the Gunners' lead to three points.
Many think the game will come down to the battle between Caicedo and Rice, who some say are the league's top central midfielders.
But when asked if he agreed, Maresca said, "The Premier League has so many good players, really good midfielders."
As you said, there's Moises, Declan, Rodri from Manchester City, Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.
I think the Premier League is full of very good midfielders.
[The battle between Caicedo and Rice] is a big part, but it's not everything. It's 11v11, plus the players coming off the bench. It's not just about one part of the game.
Rodri, despite an injury-filled season, is still considered one of the best defensive midfielders around. Guimaraes has been consistent since joining Newcastle three years ago.
Anderson is having a great season at Forest and might start next to Rice for England in next summer’s World Cup.
Manchester United is watching the 23-year-old, who's worth over £100 million.
Chelsea is confident going into the London derby after beating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. It was one of their best games under Maresca.
A good result against Arsenal would show they're title contenders, but Maresca isn't getting ahead of himself.
Who is the best midfielder in the Premier League?
I think it's too early to say, no matter what happens. It's still late November, and we have five or six months to go [before we can say we can win the Premier League], the Italian added.
It's important to see where we are in February or March and then decide if we can achieve something big.
For sure, we're different from last year because we've been together longer. We've learned from past experiences.
But again, it's still early. It's still the end of November, December. So we'll see where we are in March and April.
£104M SHOCK: CHELSEA LAUNCH RECORD-BREAKING BID FOR REAL MADRID STAR FEDERICO VALVERDE
Chelsea launch a stunning £104m bid for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde. Learn how Liam Rosenior plans to rebuild the Blues' midfield.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea is planning a move for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde.
After firing Enzo Maresca, Chelsea played two Premier League games against Manchester City and Fulham under caretaker boss Calum McFarlane, but they didn't win either one.
Liam Rosenior is now the new manager, and his time began with a big 5-1 win over Carlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round last weekend.
Fichajes says that Rosenior wants to build his Chelsea team around a midfielder who can do it all, and he thinks Valverde is the perfect guy.
But Valverde’s contract runs until 2029, so Real Madrid isn't looking to sell him. They'll only let him go if they get a crazy good offer.
The player likes being with the Spanish team and isn't trying to leave right now. Still, Chelsea is ready to make an official £104m offer to try and get Real Madrid to sell him. Real Madrid might have a tough time turning down that much money, and is willing to think about the offer before deciding.
Valverde is a flexible midfielder who can play as a deep playmaker or in a box-to-box role. He can also fill in at right-back and on the right side.
Valverde has had a lot of success with Real Madrid, winning every major competition and becoming one of the world's best midfielders.
Right now, Chelsea’s midfield options include Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, and Andrey Santos. But Lavia and Essugo have been dealing with injuries.
Because of that, Caicedo and Fernandez have been playing a lot. Valverde is in his prime and could be a huge addition for Chelsea if they can get him.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the South American to join them in January or next summer.
Chelsea will play Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg this week before playing Brentford in the Premier League next weekend.
BREAKING: LIAM ROSENIOR DOES WHAT NINE CHELSEA MANAGERS COULDN’T IN TEN YEARS
Liam Rosenior ends a decade-long curse as Chelsea smash Charlton 5-1. Discover why he’s the first since Conte to win his debut.
Liam Rosenior couldn’t have asked for a better start as Chelsea’s new manager. His team smashed Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, and with that, Rosenior became the first Chelsea boss in ten years to win his debut match. The goals came from everywhere—Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernandez all got on the scoresheet. It was a statement win, and Chelsea cruised into the next round.
You have to go back to Antonio Conte in August 2016 to find the last time a new Chelsea manager kicked off with a victory. Back then, Conte oversaw a 2-1 win against West Ham. In between, nine different managers, including caretakers and interims—even Frank Lampard, twice—couldn’t pull off a debut win. They managed a handful of draws and a few losses, but nobody started with three points until Rosenior.
After the match, Rosenior sounded pretty pleased with his squad’s attitude. He said, “Yeah, I was very happy with the attitude of the team, even in the first half. This isn’t an easy place to come, third round of the FA Cup. I thought our pressing was really intense and sharp. We controlled things, created chances from distance, and got a great goal from Hato at the perfect time.”
He went on, “The game opened up in the second half. We know we’ve got fantastic players. I was able to bring more quality off the bench, but honestly, I was delighted with the starting XI and especially the front three. Ale kept pushing in his one-on-ones, Marc Guiu was outstanding and really deserved his goal, and Jamie Gittens kept running at defenders. He always looked dangerous. So yeah, a lot of positives and a really good start.”
Now, Chelsea’s focus shifts to the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday. After that, Rosenior takes charge of his first Premier League game at Stamford Bridge against Brentford.
Talking about the big Arsenal clash, Rosenior said, “I’ve got another two days. The main thing I challenged the players on was how we react to setbacks and the intensity we show. Nothing tactical or technical—these players are top quality and have been well coached before I arrived. I was happy with the togetherness, the spirit, the way they ran, won duels, won headers—all the basics. That’s what makes the difference.”
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