On the eve of the friendly match between Chelsea and Real Madrid, Chelsea's newest recruit, Caicedo, was interviewed by the media, sharing his journey of choosing to join Chelsea and how he feels about adapting to the new environment.
Faced with the question of why he chose Chelsea over Liverpool, Caicedo candidly stated that it was a difficult decision. He acknowledged that Liverpool is a powerful team with deep roots and influence, but Chelsea has a special place in his heart. He mentioned that during the transfer process, Chelsea gave him firm support when he encountered difficulties, and this experience of working side by side made him feel deeply warm and touched. Therefore, despite the difficult decision, he firmly believes that joining Chelsea is the right choice.
Talking about the pressure he has been under since joining Chelsea, Caicedo said that it mainly stems from the club's illustrious history and the fans' expectations. He admits that this pressure made him feel a little breathless when he first arrived. But as time went by, he gradually integrated into the team and learned how to adjust his mindset to cope with this pressure. Today, he has been able to feel more comfortable and at home in the club.
On the process of adapting at Chelsea, Caicedo said it has not been smooth sailing. He mentioned that due to his high transfer fee, it has always left him with the heavy burden of having to win in games. This pressure is definitely much higher compared to when he was at Brighton. But fortunately, he didn't let these difficulties get him down, and chose to face them with courage and work hard to overcome them. Now, he has gradually adapted to Chelsea's pace of play and tactical system, and has found his place in the team.
