Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has publicly hailed Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo for his dominant performance in their recent clash, describing the Ecuadorian as “the most difficult opponent I’ve faced since joining PSG.”Dembélé, rarely known for praising rivals, admitted:
“Since joining PSG, I haven’t come across a player quite like him. He didn’t let us breathe. No matter what we tried, he broke it all down.”
In the high-stakes match, Caicedo controlled the midfield with his exceptional reading of the game, constant interceptions, and precise passing. His Man of the Match display frustrated PSG’s attack and dismantled their game plan.
“We had a plan for Cole Palmer and João Pedro,” Dembélé added. “But Caicedo was the one who tore that plan apart.”
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca echoed the praise, stating:
“He’s becoming the heartbeat of this team. Tonight, the world saw what we already knew — that Moisés is a special player.”
Caicedo’s resurgence at Chelsea is now undeniable. Once criticized for a slow start, he is now establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in Europe — and Dembélé’s recognition only cements that status.
