Makelele: If Caicedo continues his excellent form, he will be eligible to compete for the Ballon d Or next year

Hupu November 05 News Recently, Chelsea legendary star Makelele said in an interview with "British Metropolis Daily" that if Caicedo can continue his current form, he will be eligible to compete for next year's Ballon d'Or.

Makelele said: "I am not surprised by Caicedo's outstanding performance. I was working at Chelsea when he first arrived in England and I also talked with him. I like this kid, I like him very much. He is talented, physically strong, and has extremely high tactical literacy."

"I had this kind of leadership when I was playing at Chelsea, but leadership is not always linked to the status of captain, nor is it just about words. Leadership It can be reflected in controlling the game with a sense of responsibility. "

"Let your teammates understand that as long as you are there, the team can win; without you, it is difficult for them to perform; they need you at all times, because you are the fulcrum of everything in the team - whether it is the mental level, the technical level, or the atmosphere on the field. I think when Caicedo realizes and grasps this possibility, this is part of his growth. He is very good and can definitely become the leader of Chelsea. "

"This is crucial. If Caicedo can keep it up, I think he will even be able to compete for the Ballon d'Or next year, because he is indeed a top player. I know how difficult it is to play in this position, because in this position, you can't just think about yourself, you have to think about the team. Know what kind of play the team needs. "

"In the game, this position requires you to quickly interpret the situation on the field. Sometimes the coach does not have time to lay out tactics for you, and you must make immediate judgments. It is important to have a strong character and a determined mentality. This is not easy, but I firmly believe that he will become one of the core players of the club in the future and will write in a Chelsea shirt. History."

When talking about Chelsea's performance this season, Makelele said: "In the Club World Cup in the United States, I saw a more competitive and ambitious Chelsea. In the Premier League, I think the Blues are starting the new season slowly and steadily. Of course, the Blues sometimes perform well and sometimes are in poor condition, but the most important thing is that they can win games. Liverpool, Tottenham and other championship teams. "

"I think Chelsea know how to win such key battles, which can be seen from their victory over Tottenham. This is very helpful for the team's mentality.} "Today's Champions League is a different event and a different stage. Chelsea need to figure out how to win and compete in the Champions League. After all, they have not performed well in the Champions League for a long time."

"There are many strong teams in the Champions League now. Paris Saint-Germain performed strongly in the European arena last season, and Real Madrid will definitely be a strong contender, as well as Bayern Munich, Arsenal and other teams. "

"Chelsea needs to continue to work hard to ensure that they can advance to the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals. I think as long as they can get there, they have the possibility of winning - because they have proven in the Club World Cup that the Blues have the ability to defeat Paris Saint-Germain with an outstanding performance. This is great and what we want to see from Chelsea."