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Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has highlighted three Premier League midfielders who are on par with Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice.
Maresca made these comments during his pre-match press conference in anticipation of Chelsea's Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday.
According to the Italian coach, Manchester City's Rodri, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes are equally talented as both Rice and Caicedo.
When asked if he believed that Rice and Caicedo are the top midfielders in the Premier League, Maresca responded to reporters, as quoted by Metro UK: “I think the Premier League is filled with exceptional players, particularly outstanding midfielders.
“As you mentioned, Moises, Declan, Rodri from Manchester City, Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and [Bruno] Guimaraes from Newcastle.”
In addition, Arsenal legend Paul Merson has identified Caicedo and Rice as the two best midfielders in the world at present.
Both Caicedo and Rice previously transferred to Chelsea and Arsenal from Brighton and West Ham United, respectively.
FAQs
Who are the midfielders mentioned by Enzo Maresca?
Enzo Maresca mentioned Rodri from Manchester City, Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United as midfielders on the same level as Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice.
What did Paul Merson say about Caicedo and Rice?
Paul Merson referred to Caicedo and Rice as the two best midfielders in the world currently.
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