Chelsea defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 and qualified for the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. The Ecuadorian Moisés Caicedo He played from the 75th minute, by decision of coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The Blues were favorites, since Blackburn Rovers is a team from the Second Category, which is in 12th place. However, it was a rival that fought until the 90th minute in search of at least achieving the discount, although it made only one shot from goal.
For Chelsea, the victory constitutes a reconciliation with the fans, since last Saturday they lost 2-0 against Brentford at Stamford Bridgefor date 12 of the Premier League.
On the afternoon of this Wednesday, November 1, Moisés Caicedo was on the substitute bench until the 75th minute when he entered the field to replace Nicolas Jackson. ‘Moi’ committed a foul, three minutes after his entry, although there was no bad intention. He then positioned himself in the center of the court to do his mark and recovery play.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino declared yesterday that he was going to put the best of his squad in the starting lineup, because Carabao Cup is a goal for his team. But he also said that next Monday he will have a complicated game, as he will visit Tottenham current leader of the Premier League, and wants to go with a full squad.
Moisés Caicedo, last Saturday, did not complete the 90 minutes either, as he was substituted in the 80th minute, to the surprise of the player himself.
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