Enzo Fernandez vs Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice: Debate settled by WhoScored

Chelsea have not one but two players in the conversation for best midfielders in the Premier League, going up against Arsenal star Declan Rice, although WhoScored have snubbed the Blues duo.

Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are both amongst the most impressive individuals in their position, and there is a clear reason why they are hardly ever rested by Chelsea.

Fernandez has shone under Liam Rosenior, regularly contributing to goals in a slightly more advanced position than under Enzo Maresca.

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Tribalism in football will always see people make comparisons between players at top clubs, and Rice is always claimed by Arsenal fans to be better than any of the Blues squad.

WhoScored name Declan Rice over Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in Team of the Season

Caicedo certainly lost out in the battle at Stamford Bridge when he was sent off in the Premier League meeting between the two sides, although Reece James stepped up in midfield that day.

WhoScored have named their Team of the Season so far for the top five leagues in Europe, based on their average ratings in each game.

There are no Chelsea players present, while Rice is in midfield alongside transfer target Nico Paz and Bruno Fernandes.

There is also no room in the squad for the likes of Joao Pedro, Reece James and Robert Sanchez, who have all enjoyed very strong individual campaigns.

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Caicedo struggling more under Rosenior

As the likes of Fernandez and Andrey Santos have stepped their games up since the new manager came in, Caicedo’s performances have not enjoyed the same trajectory.

Rosenior mentioned Caicedo was poor against Leeds, although it has to be said that fatigue is surely playing a factor in his levels dropping.

Both Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo have not offered an opportunity for rotation due to their own injuries.

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