Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard offered high praise for Moises Caicedo, calling him “fantastic” after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, according to Mirror.
Caicedo’s performance stood out in a match where both teams fought hard to secure points.
Arsenal took the lead in the second half with a goal from Gabriel Martinelli, only for Pedro Neto to equalize shortly afterward, salvaging a point for Chelsea in front of their home crowd.
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Frank Lampard Praises Caicedo and Neto
Lampard, speaking to Premier League Productions, noted that Chelsea’s young players are showing significant development, highlighting both Neto and Caicedo’s contributions.
“He’s [Pedro] clearly more effective coming off the right-hand side, and I think we will see more of him there in the future,” Lampard commented, pointing to Neto’s role in the game.
As for Caicedo, Frank Lampard singled him out for his influence on the pitch.
“I think Caicedo was fantastic again today,” he remarked, emphasizing the midfielder’s importance to the team.
Lampard’s words underline the growing impact of Chelsea’s newer talents, suggesting a bright future for the club as its younger players continue to gain confidence and experience on the Premier League stage.