🇪🇨 25. Moisés Caicedo

[robsblubot 3,595]

Did not watch the game, but heard Caicedo had a strong game against Uruguay, which is reassuring. Uruguay isn't a top tier SA team, but evidently aren't pushovers either.

[Vesper 30,175]

16 hours ago, robsblubot said:

Uruguay isn't a top tier SA team, but evidently aren't pushovers either.

They are a solid side. 3rd ranked in South America, 16th ranked in the world (barely trail Mexico) out of 211 teams.

Player	Age	Nat.	Club	Market value
1	Federico Valverde Central Midfield	25			€100.00m
2	Ronald Araújo Centre-Back	24			€70.00m
3	Darwin Núñez Centre-Forward	24			€65.00m
4	Manuel Ugarte Defensive Midfield	22			€50.00m
5	Rodrigo Bentancur Central Midfield	26			€40.00m
6	José María Giménez Centre-Back	28			€35.00m
7	Mathías Olivera Left-Back	25			€18.00m
8	Giorgian de Arrascaeta Attacking Midfield	29			€17.00m
9	Lucas Torreira Defensive Midfield	27			€15.00m
10	Facundo Torres Right Winger	23			€14.00m
11	Nicolás de la Cruz Central Midfield	26			€11.00m
12	Joaquín Piquerez Left-Back	25			€10.00m
13	Mauro Arambarri Central Midfield	27			€9.00m
14	Fernando Gorriarán Central Midfield	28			€9.00m
15	Maximiliano Araújo Left Winger	23			€8.50m
16	Santiago Bueno Centre-Back	24			€8.00m
17	Matías Viña Left-Back	25			€8.00m
18	Agustín Álvarez Centre-Forward	22			€8.00m
19	Diego Rossi Left Winger	25			€7.00m
20	Leonardo Fernández Attacking Midfield	24			€7.00m
21	Maxi Gómez Centre-Forward	27			€7.00m
22	Matías Arezo Centre-Forward	20			€7.00m
23	Martín Satriano Centre-Forward	22			€7.00m
24	David Terans Attacking Midfield	29			€6.00m
25	Facundo Pellistri Right Winger	21			€6.00m

 

[robsblubot 3,595]

5 hours ago, Vesper said:

They are a solid side. 3rd ranked in South America, 16th ranked in the world (barely trail Mexico) out of 211 teams.

Player	Age	Nat.	Club	Market value
1	Federico Valverde Central Midfield	25			€100.00m
2	Ronald Araújo Centre-Back	24			€70.00m
3	Darwin Núñez Centre-Forward	24			€65.00m
4	Manuel Ugarte Defensive Midfield	22			€50.00m
5	Rodrigo Bentancur Central Midfield	26			€40.00m
6	José María Giménez Centre-Back	28			€35.00m
7	Mathías Olivera Left-Back	25			€18.00m
8	Giorgian de Arrascaeta Attacking Midfield	29			€17.00m
9	Lucas Torreira Defensive Midfield	27			€15.00m
10	Facundo Torres Right Winger	23			€14.00m
11	Nicolás de la Cruz Central Midfield	26			€11.00m
12	Joaquín Piquerez Left-Back	25			€10.00m
13	Mauro Arambarri Central Midfield	27			€9.00m
14	Fernando Gorriarán Central Midfield	28			€9.00m
15	Maximiliano Araújo Left Winger	23			€8.50m
16	Santiago Bueno Centre-Back	24			€8.00m
17	Matías Viña Left-Back	25			€8.00m
18	Agustín Álvarez Centre-Forward	22			€8.00m
19	Diego Rossi Left Winger	25			€7.00m
20	Leonardo Fernández Attacking Midfield	24			€7.00m
21	Maxi Gómez Centre-Forward	27			€7.00m
22	Matías Arezo Centre-Forward	20			€7.00m
23	Martín Satriano Centre-Forward	22			€7.00m
24	David Terans Attacking Midfield	29			€6.00m
25	Facundo Pellistri Right Winger	21			€6.00m

 

yeah definitely Uruguayan football is always strong. 
Of course, 3rd in SA means not elite too. 😉 

[Vesper 30,175]

Moises Caicedo hands Chelsea fresh injury blow

https://football-talk.co.uk/192359/moises-caicedo-hands-Chelsea-fresh-injury-blow/

Chelsea have suffered a huge injury blow after manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed summer signing Moises Caicedo missed the Bournemouth clash due to a knock in his knee

Caicedo was in action for Ecuador during their 2026 South American World Cup qualifiers. He featured in both games against Argentina and Uruguay. Ecuador lost 1-0 to the 2022 FIFA World Cup champions but picked up all three points following an impressive 2-1 win over Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

The versatile midfielder lasted the entire duration of the qualifiers as he set sights on helping his country secure qualification for the next global showpiece.

However, he appears to have picked up a knock while away with his country. Pochettino, speaking ahead of Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, confirmed that Caicedo has a knee injury. The midfielder will be accessed in the next few days to determine the severity of the issue.

“Moises Caicedo arrived back from international duty with a knock in his knee,” the former Tottenham boss said.

“We need to assess him in the next few days but he wasn’t available for today, that’s why he not here.”

The Blues have been unlucky with injuries this season and the absence of the 21-year-old will see the squad stretched over the coming weeks.

He joins fellow summer signing Romeo Lavia on the treatment table with the former Southampton midfielder set to return to full training after the October international break, having limped out of training last week.

Disappointing start

Caicedo would hope the latest injury he sustained while on international duty will not rule him out for several weeks after a slow start to his Chelsea career.

The South American moved to Stamford Bridge for a British club record of £115m but he has failed to produce solid performances for the West Londoners.

Last season, he was ever-present for Brighton as he helped Roberto De Zerbi’s side secure UEFA Europa League qualification by finishing 6th in the league table. Caicedo featured in 43 games and made two goal contributions for the Seagulls, recording impressive wins over Liverpool and Manchester United at Amex stadium.

[Strike 7,489]

Had a good game vs Fulham. Any word on his knee?

[bigbluewillie 1,930]

Is it really real?

We have three more injuries. Caicedo, Broja, and Chilwell.

If true then it's thirteen out injured, we have more injured than fit.

[Strike 7,489]

19 minutes ago, bigbluewillie said:

Is it really real?

We have three more injuries. Caicedo, Broja, and Chilwell.

If true then it's thirteen out injured, we have more injured than fit.

No official word but Nizaar Kinsella said Caicedo is fit for Burnley

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[Vesper 30,175]

On 13/09/2023 at 11:26, OneMoSalah said:

Did he only play 45 minutes? Or were the stats a lot worse second half so they decided not to post them? 

90 minutes, overall stats were great

https://www.sofascore.com/ecuador-uruguay/AUbshVb#11518412

Edited October 15, 2023 by Vesper

[bluesman2610 1,417]

59 minutes ago, Vesper said:

90 minutes, overall stats were great

https://www.sofascore.com/ecuador-uruguay/AUbshVb#11518412

Seems both Paez and Caicedo both had assists.

[robsblubot 3,595]

Well he did not "play" as they faced the worst team in South America: Bolivia. It's really merely a fitness test in La Paz at 3.6km high, and one that Ecuador players usually do well at. Multiple locations in Ecuador are high altitude, like Quito.

Bolivia historically has a pretty good record playing at home, but not so much recently; they just have a very poor side atm; they just aren't good enough to benefit from the huge advantage they have when playing at home.

[Vytis33 1,270]

Not in any way blaming this kid for today but in what world is he a Kante replacement?  Ball winning/defensively not on the same planet as NG.  And almost refuses to make an offensive turn or pass.  
 

Pulling for him hope he grows into the side.  Especially for that price tag 

[lucio 5,418]

Overpriced , slower Ramires 

[Blue Armour 4,439]

1 minute ago, lucio said:

Overpriced , slower Ramires 

Ramires could score double figures in a season.

[Vesper 30,175]

Pool main paper is mocking us

 

 

[DH1988 1,348]

I missed today as I had plans I couldn't move but Moises has been good to great in previous games since his less than sparkling debut, steady increase in performance, again I unfortunately (fortunately?) did not get to see the game today, so I can't comment there but I've been very impressed with his play. World class? No.

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

Needs to do more. Has shown good moments also and whilst the price tags always going to be there, for me he never was and may never be worth the money we paid.

I think the Kante comparisons have to stop also, nowhere near the level and may never be.

[MoroccanBlue 5,382]

On 28/10/2023 at 12:01, Vytis33 said:

Not in any way blaming this kid for today but in what world is he a Kante replacement?  Ball winning/defensively not on the same planet as NG.  And almost refuses to make an offensive turn or pass.  
 

Pulling for him hope he grows into the side.  Especially for that price tag 

That is just an outright lie. He's the only one yesterday that played through channels to find Palmer. I actually applaud his willingness to play through those channels constantly. Even under immense pressure. 

Comparing him to Kante was daft then and is still daft now. There is only one Kante. At best Caicedo can provide the same level of influence as pre-injury Essien. 

Edited October 29, 2023 by MoroccanBlue

[King Kante 1,643]

2 hours ago, MoroccanBlue said:

That is just an outright lie. He's the only one yesterday that played through channels to find Palmer. I actually applaud his willingness to play through those channels constantly. Even under immense pressure. 

Comparing him to Kante was daft then and is still daft now. There is only one Kante. At best Caicedo can provide the same level of influence as pre-injury Essien. 

That isn't going to happen. Essien was an absolute specimen of an athlete. His ability to dominate opposition was due to his ability to out fight, out muscle and out run everyone on the pitch. On top of that he could absolutely leather the ball in a way Reece is only able to get near to. 

If you mean, play like Essien minus all of the above, then maybe, as Caicedo isn't anywhere near the physical specimen Essien was.

Caicedo's overall play is much more akin to players like Petit, Mikel and Jorginho. In that he is a pretty safe pair of hands in keeping possession as be isn't loose with his passing and can take a ball and move it on in tight situations and find a player. At best he becomes a new Maka if he can start breaking the lines with his forward passing by hitting it flat with pace and improves his vision to see the onward pass as soon as the advanced player looses his man.