Pundit notices one big weakness in Chelsea’s new tactical setup | OneFootball

A glance at player ratings across the internet show a great appreciation for Chelsea’s midfield handyman Moises Caicedo.

Moved out of his usual position to accommodate the returning Romeo Lavia, the Ecuador star played in a hybrid role as we saw earlier in the season.

“Shifted to a right-back to accommodate Lavia’s return and did little other than bring security. Within seconds of being restored to midfield, he ran the length of the field and almost scored,” wrote the Evening Standard.

Squawka went a bit more detailed in their coverage:

“Started as a right-back in Chelsea’s system though he was often found moving central on the ball. Made a match-high four interceptions and made three tackles, helping to keep his flank well-marshalled. He also completed five passes into the final third, with his offensive contribution upping slightly after moving into the midfield later in the game.”

“Inverting from full-back. Put a cruncher in on Abdoulaye Doucoure around 24 minutes in. Top performance once again from one of Chelsea’s star players,” Football.London concluded.

The weakness Caicedo leaves in Chelsea back line

Peter Crouch inlaid on Moises Caicedo. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

On TNT Sport Peter Crouch was working on the game and had some interesting thoughts about the way that Caicedo inverted into midfield from a starting place at right back.

“I wouldn’t say [he’s playing right back]. It’s almost like a false two. Not a false nine, it’s a ‘false two’. He keeps coming into midfield when Chelsea have the ball.”

While it helps Chelsea in build-up play, Crouch also noted that it could leave them exposed too.

“That’s leaving a big space out there on the left when he does that, and if Everton can move it quickly they can definitely get some joy. It’s a new one [to think about].”