BEAST CAICEDO IS BEST ON PLANET

Sanchez in awe of brilliant Blues star

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

ROBERT SANCHEZ insists Chelsea have the best midfielder in world football in “animal” Moises Caicedo.

The all-action Ecuadorian was the beating heart of the Blues' derby triumph at Tottenham, completing seven recoveries while also making four interceptions on top of his match-winning assist for Joao Pedro.

Goalkeeper Sanchez (top left) said: “I don't really need to talk about him but he's an actual animal.

“He's the best player on the planet in his position.

“He's one of the best in the world, who is better than him in that position? He's a beast.

“Every 50-50, every challenge he wins and is so composed on the ball.”

Sanchez also noted that Caicedo is still the same humble, softly-spoken character he first encountered in the canteen at Brighton when he was first acclimatising to the Premier League.