Following his debut against West Ham United, Moises Caicedo received words of encouragement from Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, and Reece James. The trio expressed their support after Caicedo shared his thoughts on Instagram about his first appearance for Chelsea.
Moises Caicedo was supported by his teamate
In what turned out to be a challenging first match in Chelsea’s iconic blue shirt, the £115 million signing made his debut as a substitute around an hour into the team’s 3-1 loss against West Ham United on Sunday. As the match neared its conclusion, with Chelsea seeking a late equalizer, Moises Caicedo brought down Emerson Palmieri inside the box, resulting in a penalty being awarded. Lucas Paqueta converted from the spot, securing the victory for West Ham at the London Stadium. Following the game, Caicedo took to Instagram on Monday to address Chelsea fans. The 21-year-old expressed his sentiments, saying, “While it wasn’t the debut I expected, I’m pleased to have earned my first minutes with this esteemed club. We will continue to work hard to propel this team to its rightful place. A big thank you to the supportive fans.”
Costly signing for a nightmare debut
Messages of encouragement and support have poured in from Caicedo’s fellow players including Fernandez, Lavia, and James, who left thoughtful comments on his Instagram post. Fernandez offered his words of motivation, stating, “The beginning doesn’t matter; it’s about how it ends. Let’s give it our all, brother! We’ll achieve great things together.” Lavia chimed in with, “We’re in this together, my brother,” while James simply affirmed, “United as one.”
It’s time to unite as one
Following a hectic week marked by the completion of the British record transfer and the initial meeting of new teammates at Cobham, Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff evaluated Caicedo’s readiness for action. The midfielder, having been deemed fit enough to make an appearance on the bench, was brought on during the latter stages of the game when Chelsea was in pursuit of a crucial goal.
Pochettino elaborated on the decision, explaining, “We decided to introduce him in the final 30 minutes because he’s prepared for that duration. Maybe he wasn’t quite ready to start, but certainly for 30 minutes. He performed well, displaying several positive aspects. While we conceded a late goal, there’s no room for criticism.”
Pochettino have to take responsibility
The assessment of our performance is upbeat, yet there’s a shared sense of disappointment as we believe we merited better outcomes. Unfortunately, our desired result didn’t materialize.
On the horizon for both Chelsea and Caicedo is a Premier League encounter against Luton Town scheduled for Friday evening. This match might mark the Ecuadorian midfielder’s first full appearance for the club. Additionally, Romeo Lavia, another fresh acquisition, could potentially join him on the pitch, as he wasn’t part of the squad for the West Ham fixture.