Xabi Alonso praises Moises Caicedo's qualities ahead of Chelsea's tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Xabi Alonso has spoken highly of Moises Caicedo, calling him 'one of the best holding players in the world.' Caicedo recently joined the Chelsea squad in Australia for their pre-season tour after extra leave following Ecuador's World Cup campaign. Alonso, who has begun working with Caicedo for the first time, is impressed by his 'heart' and 'mentality' and looks forward to helping him improve further. Chelsea is preparing for their Sydney Super Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur.
- •Xabi Alonso praises Moises Caicedo's skills before Sydney Super Cup.
- •Caicedo joins Chelsea after extended leave post-World Cup.
- •Alonso aims to help Caicedo reach greater potential.
- •Chelsea faces Tottenham Hotspur in an upcoming match.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘One of the best holding players in the world’: Xabi Alonso hails Caicedo’s ‘heart’ and ‘mentality’ as Chelsea star returns
"Xabi Alonso believes Moises Caicedo is 'one of the best holding players in the world' but has predicted the Chelsea midfielder can get even better.Caicedo has joined the Chelsea squad in Australia for...
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