“Just Maybe Caicedo” — John Obi Mikel Picks the Only Chelsea Player Who Could Make PSG’s Star-Studded XI

As anticipation builds for the FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, has shared his honest take on how both teams measure up — and he didn’t mince words.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Mikel was asked a challenging question: Which Chelsea player could break into PSG’s current starting XI?

His answer? Just one — Moisés Caicedo.

“Probably just, just Caicedo I think might just get in there,” Mikel responded.
“But you need to find a way to fit Caicedo and Vitinha because you can’t take Vitinha out of that team. He has been absolutely brilliant.”

He added that Fabian Ruiz is “on fire,” making a case that João Neves might be the only player Caicedo could realistically replace.

💬 Opinion: Harsh or Honest? Mikel’s Comments Reflect Chelsea’s Current Reality

While some Chelsea fans might find Mikel’s statement hard to swallow, it's a fair assessment of the gulf in consistency and form between the two squads. PSG are Champions League winners and brimming with in-form, top-tier midfielders, while Chelsea are still rebuilding and struggling for stability.

That Mikel — who once anchored one of the best Chelsea midfields in history — sees only Caicedo as worthy of inclusion speaks volumes about where Chelsea stand on the world football stage right now.

👀 Caicedo’s Quiet Rise

Though his £100M+ price tag drew immense scrutiny, Caicedo has slowly begun to find his rhythm. His defensive work rate, ball-winning ability, and composure are hallmarks of elite midfielders, and Mikel’s endorsement could signal that the Ecuadorian is on the right trajectory.

🏆 Sunday’s Final: A Test of Potential vs Performance

Chelsea may have fewer individual standouts, but football isn’t always about names on paper. If anything, this final is a chance for Chelsea’s young stars to prove Mikel wrong — or right.

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