Moises Caicedo on 'tough' start to Chelsea career as honest Enzo Fernandez admission made
Moises Caicedo has revealed it was «tough» at the beginning of his Chelsea career. The 22-year-old moved to west London from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £115million in the summer.
After a few shaky appearances for his new side, Caicedo appears to have found his feet under Mauricio Pochettino. The Ecuador international has now made 34 appearances in all competitions, setting up two goals in the process, but admits he felt the pressure in the opening few months.
«At the beginning, I felt the pressure,» Caicedo told the official Chelsea website. «In my mind, I wanted to show my best football and why the club paid the money for me.
»After that, I started to speak with people who helped me understand that if Chelsea signed me it’s because I am worth it. I have kept on playing and I know I have to show my best on the pitch. Of course, I haven’t played every game well and it was tough at the beginning, but now I feel good and feel I am helping the team. I am only thinking about the game and not what people are saying about me."
He added: «Personally, now I am feeling good. I can see my gains and I am playing better and helping the team. That is important for me because when I don’t play well, I get frustrated. It’s my first season at Chelsea so it’s normal that it took some time and I am learning in every game.»
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Caicedo's time in west London has been helped by his relationship in midfield with Enzo Fernandez. «It’s easy to play with him,» added Caicedo on his partnership with Enzo.
«We have the same language on the pitch and help each other.
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