According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are working hard to signing the Brighton & Hove Albion star after hijacking Liverpool’s British-record bid to sign Caicedo, with Chelsea set to splash out £115m for the youngster.
And now, Todd Boehly hopes to have the 21-year-old at Stamford Bridge later today when Chelsea host Liverpool in their Premier League opener, adding more salt to Jurgen Klopp’s wounds.
Romano said: “They’re working at night because they hope to have Moises Caicedo at Stamford Bridge on Sunday for Chelsea vs Liverpool. Incredible game.”
With Liverpool set to miss out on a transformative signing, Chelsea now inviting the same player to watch their Premier League opener against the Reds is quite the cruel trick from the west London side.
Indeed, Liverpool were on the verge of a move that could have taken their squad into the Premier League title race, and Chelsea now beating the Reds to Caicedo is a massive blow
Liverpool shouldn’t fall victim to Chelsea’s Caicedo ploy today.
Caicedo will be the main talking point today when Liverpool face Chelsea in the English capital, yet for the visiting side, they can’t allow this sideshow to take control of the narrative.
The main mission today for Liverpool will be to win all three points and head back to Anfield with a good start to the season, even with a player like Caicedo slipping through their fingers.
With Chelsea rejuvenated under Mauricio Pochettino, Liverpool have to show they have the quality to challenge for the title this season, and a win at Stamford Bridge will do just that.
