{"id":172,"date":"2026-04-23T22:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/2026\/04\/23\/enzo-and-caicedo-slammed-after-blow\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:21:29","slug":"enzo-and-caicedo-slammed-after-blow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=172","title":{"rendered":"Enzo and Caicedo slammed after blow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-header--><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image ewww_webp_lazy_load\" alt=\"Chelsea FC\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21-600x338.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea FC\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chelsea-FC-21.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1200\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"675\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-feat-text-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!--post-feat-img--><\/p>\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=\u2018Don\u2019t deserve\u2019: Enzo and Caicedo slammed after blow -&amp;url=https:\/\/sixsports.in\/dont-deserve-enzo-and-caicedo-slammed-after-blow\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-card\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-top\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-logo\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\" alt=\"CHELSEA\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-description\">\n<p>            Chelsea is one of England\u2019s premier football clubs, competing in the Premier League and European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League. Known for its strong squad, tactical versatility, and competitive history, Chelsea has won multiple league titles, domestic cups,\u2026            <a class=\"sx-entity-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/team\/chelsea\/\"><br \/>\n                Read More about CHELSEA\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Pressure is boiling over at Chelsea after another painful defeat. Now, Frank Leboeuf, former club hero, has openly questioned whether Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are worthy of wearing the shirt.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leboeuf-angry-with-chelsea-s-struggling-midfield-core\">Leboeuf angry with Chelsea\u2019s struggling midfield core<\/h2>\n<p>Former defender Frank Leboeuf did not hold back after <strong>Chelsea<\/strong>\u2019s heavy loss to Brighton. The Blues looked completely out of touch in their 3-0 defeat away from home. The result marked a fifth straight <strong>Premier League<\/strong> loss without scoring. That is a run that has left fans stunned and frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Leboeuf turned his focus straight to midfield, where Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo were expected to control games. But, the duo struggled to make things happen by themselves. Together, the pair cost over \u00a3220 million, but their impact in key moments continues to fall short.<\/p>\n<p>As per reports, the ex-player said, <strong><em>\u201cWe have been players and we can see, my former teammate and compatriot Marcel Desailly two days ago said what we keep on saying what we have been saying.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cWe do not have leaders in that team. We need a goalkeeper as a leader, we need a centre-half, we need a midfielder.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As per EPL stats, Fernandez has averaged around 2.1 key passes per game this season. But, he has only contributed a low amount of goals and assists. Meanwhile, Caicedo averages 2.8 tackles per match but often fails to control the games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong>Chelsea latest: Julian Alvarez sets major transfer demand twist<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-90-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-harsh-words-on-enzo-fernandez-and-moises-caicedo\">Harsh words on Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo<\/h2>\n<p>Leboeuf\u2019s frustration comes from experience for sure. He has played alongside some of the most talented stars in Chelsea\u2019s history. He compared the current midfield to names like Craig Burley, Roberto Di Matteo and Dennis Wise. Those were the players known for effort and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>He believes today\u2019s stars lack that same effort. That is especially in tough moments when leadership is needed the most. He also pointed to legends like Marcel Desailly, Gianfranco Zola, and Ruud Gullit as examples of players who knew their role at a big club.<\/p>\n<p>He added, <strong><em>\u201cCaicedo and Ezno Fernandez are not leaders. I\u2019m sorry, I\u2019ve seen leaders. I\u2019ve played with Dennis Wise, I\u2019ve played with Craig Burley, I\u2019ve played with Roberto Di Matteo in the middle of the park. They were leaders. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cI don\u2019t even talk about defenders like Marcel Desailly, Steve Clarke and up front with Vialli, Gullit, Zola, those players who were successful at my time and I don\u2019t even talk about after what we saw (under Roman Abramovich). But now enough is enough, those players don\u2019t deserve to play for Chelsea right now. They\u2019re not good enough.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong>\u201cFrustrated like fans\u201d: Santos slams Chelsea mental collapse?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-blues-plans-for-the-rest-of-the-season\">The Blues\u2019 plans for the rest of the season<\/h2>\n<p>The bigger issue for Chelsea is not just form, but their intent. The club has spent heavily under new ownership, but the team still needs a few experienced stars. <\/p>\n<p>Fernandez has shown signs of brilliance, completing over 85% of his passes this season. Not to forget, Caicedo also ranks among the top midfielders in interceptions per game, as per FBref stats. However, <strong>football<\/strong> at this level is not just about numbers, it is about stepping up in key moments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong>Chelsea set for Bowen transfer twist if West Ham suffer drop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The comments from Leboeuf only increase the pressure on the west London side. They now face a key run of games where performances must improve quickly. For Fernandez and Caicedo, this is a moment that could change their careers at Stamford Bridge. They can either respond, take control, and prove their worth. Or they can risk becoming symbols of a costly rebuild that failed to deliver.<\/p>\n<div class=\"preferred-source-box\" style=\"margin-top:40px;padding:25px;background: #1865b4;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin-bottom:10px;color:#fff;\">ENJOYED THIS STORY?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-bottom:20px;color:#fff;\">\n<p>                    Add Six Sports as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting\n                <\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" style=\"max-width:260px;height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/img\/google-trusted-source\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/img\/google-trusted-source\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.webp\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" style=\"max-width:260px;height:auto;\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"after-article-links\" style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:14px;\">Follow the latest updates from <strong>Premier League<\/strong>, <strong>The League<\/strong> and<br \/>\n        <strong>Champions League<\/strong>or explore more<br \/>\n        <strong>Football<\/strong> stories, <strong>Football Teams<\/strong> &#038; <strong>All Football Competitions<\/strong> . 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