To highlight his growing influence Caicedo has even captained the Blues on a couple of occasions this season and Petit believes he’s been the best midfielder in the league this season.
“I think he [Caicedo] has certainly been the best midfielder in the league this season,” he told Genting Casino as cited on X.com.
“I don’t like even calling him a holding midfielder as he’s so much better than that. For me, he’s a modern midfielder and definitely one of the best players this season.”
It’s hard to argue against Petit, although Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch has also made a very impressive start to the season.
A real positive for the Blues was how well Caicedo and Romeo Lavia played together and that partnership certainly has the potential to become one of the best in the Premier League.
Supporters will want to see the pair play together more often and Enzo Maresca has shown he’s not afraid to make bold decisions having left Enzo Fernandez on the bench at Anfield.
Caicedo will likely be on the bench for Thursday’s Conference League game against Panathinaikos before returning to the heart of Chelsea’s midfield as they look to get back to winning ways against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.