Enzo Maresca does not have any obvious orthodox backup options for his key midfielder, but there are players who can feature in his place

Moises Caicedo is set to be rewarded for his superb form with a new Chelsea deal which will include a big pay rise.

Santos was handed a start in midfield at Turf Moor on Saturday after Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca opted to rest Caicedo following his exploits for Ecuador during the international break.

Chelsea have been told that there is new competition in the race to sign a player Moises Caicedo has demanded arrive at Stamford Bridge.

MANCHESTER UNITED have appointed a new head of scouting who has followed Graham Potter’s managerial career. Kyle Macaulay is the latest addition to the Red Devils’ scouting team.

Chelsea's win over Burnley was achieved without Moises Caicedo or Cole Palmer having to play a minute, something we have not seen too often in the past couple of seasons.

Chelsea have their next Moises Caicedo in the making in this exciting defensive midfielder, and it's not Andrey Santos.

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has named the funniest, the fastest, and the strongest players at the club, but was torn between two players when choosing the best dribbler. The 24-year-old is currently on international duty with Ecuador for the two friendly matches against Canada and New Zealand during the November international break.

However, Chelsea are looking to offer Caicedo a new contract as a reward for his fine form, and Sky Sports have provided an update. They report the Blues could look to adjust the terms of Caicedo’s current deal to reflect his status as a world class midfielder.

There was no let up for Moises Caicedo during the final international break of 2025. The Chelsea midfielder captained his country this week in Ecuador’s 2-0 victory over New Zealand in New Jersey, playing the full 90 minutes just as he did five days prior against Canada in Toronto.

Chelsea make five changes from their 2-0 win at Burnley by drafting in Moises Caicedo, Malo Gusto, Estevao Willian, Wesley Fofana and Alejandro Garnacho. Enzo Maresca has opted for a strikerless system with Pedro Neto likely to lead the line.