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Headline: Caicedo Admits Playing Through Knee Pain, Downplays “Best in the World” Claims

London, UK – Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo has revealed he’s been battling knee pain this season, even admitting to playing through significant discomfort. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the Ecuadorian international stated, “I feel pain sometimes. I have been playing with pain, but I’m not going to stop until it breaks, I’m never going to give up. I’m already used to being like this.”

Despite his physical challenges and the occasional rest given by manager Enzo Maresca, Caicedo insists he will continue to push through the pain. He even sat out one of the FIFA dates due to the discomfort.

When asked if he considered himself the best defensive midfielder in the world, Caicedo offered a humble response. “There are so many better players than me. I don’t want to tell the world that I am the best, because it’s not true. In my mind, I am the best version of myself, you understand? It’s different when you tell the world you’re the best in the world,” he said.

Caicedo added, “There are so many good players in my position. I am giving my best. But I need to show more because I feel I can do more. With goals, with assists, I notice it. I know that I play in a position where I help the central defenders, but I can do more.”

Chelsea, with Caicedo in the midfield, are currently enjoying a strong run of form in the Premier League and have also impressed in the Champions League. They face Arsenal on Sunday, November 30th, where Caicedo will go head-to-head with fellow Ecuadorian Piero Hincapié.

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