Everything came together beautifully as far as Chelsea’s players, staff and supporters were concerned yesterday in West London.
The Blues defeated London rivals West Ham 5-0 at Stamford Bridge, making a strong statement to the other sides battling for Europe around them such as Manchester United.
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly going to need to make the Europa League if he is to stand any chance keeping his job at the club for next season.
His attackers were firing on all cylinders yesterday in order to give them the best possible chance, with Noni Madueke one of those who was in the mood.
A rare header for him from a Thiago Silva assist saw his run of form move to two goals and two assists in his last three games.
The England U21 star seemed to be impressed with a number of his teammates’ play, making it clear in particular his admiration for Moises Caicedo.
Madueke impressed by Moises Caicedo
He took to the Ecuadorian’s Instagram to praise him, describing his performance as ‘incredible’.
The midfielder has been a different player in recent weeks, taking on the midfield battle without usual partner Enzo Fernandez.
Instead, he has been joined by Conor Gallagher in the middle of the park, with it feeling as if the boss has stumbled upon his best midfield as well as his best system right now.
Caicedo and Conor Gallagher starring together
There will have been some who were still waiting to see the player Chelsea spent a club-record fee on last summer, however it feels as if these last few weeks have given more than a sign that they were on to a winner.
His relationship with stand-in captain Gallagher has been a revelation, and something that will surely make the decision makers think again before deciding to sell the 24-year-old to a rival when the transfer window opens again this summer.
