Srećko Šijaković 
Moisés Caicedo Struggling for Form at Chelsea
Moisés Caicedo, Chelsea’s defensive midfielder, has not had a strong season. The Ecuador international is expected to represent his country at the World Cup this year, but his performances for Chelsea F.C. have been inconsistent, and his form has dropped significantly in recent weeks.
Midfield Structure Affecting Performance
Enzo Maresca’s insistence on pairing Caicedo with Enzo Fernández in midfield has had a visible impact. Caicedo appears physically exhausted, and in key moments, he has not performed at the required level.
His role has changed, and he is not playing the way he was playing. His adaptation to a new role and exhaustion caused by overplaying and constant playing by Enzo Marseca are key reasons behind his problems with form and Caicedo’s struggles under Liam Rosenior.
Commitment to Chelsea and Connection with Rosenior
Despite this, his contract running until 2033 shows strong commitment to the club. It also highlights his close relationship with manager Liam Rosenior.
Caicedo is a complete midfielder with a wide range of abilities. Under Maresca, his passing made him a key player. Now, under Rosenior, he is being given a different role with more offensive responsibility and tactical freedom.
Moises Caicedo is one of Chelsea’s key stars and a player who is very appreciated in the Premier League. Caicedo’s shifted role has made him less consistent than in his usual role. His contact extension means one of the key players is fully committed to the project led by Liam Rosenior and will stay in the club for many years.
Key Players Behind Rosenior
Several key Chelsea players are closely aligned with Rosenior’s project.
Reece James is one of them, having recently signed a new contract despite ongoing injury issues. Cole Palmer is another central figure—he has a strong relationship with Rosenior, is now captain, and takes penalties.
When Palmer becomes fully fit, not playing with pain, Chelsea is expected to reach a higher level.
João Pedro’s Transformation
João Pedro has been completely transformed under Rosenior. He has developed into a proper striker, something he struggled to achieve under Maresca.
However, when Pedro stopped scoring in the Premier League, Chelsea’s results also declined, showing how dependent the team has become on his form.
Internal Tensions Within the Squad
There are also signs of internal division.
Enzo Fernández and Marc Cucurella are seen as closer to Maresca and less aligned with Rosenior’s ideas. Both players could leave Chelsea this summer, although their long-term contracts make transfers complicated.
Chelsea can demand a huge fee for these two players, who are no longer committed to the club.
The Future Direction
Jorrel Hato is seen as a key solution for Rosenior’s system, and their partnership is expected to develop further.
Chelsea are clearly entering a new phase, with Rosenior building a structure around players who fit his vision.
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