Since joining Paris Saint-Germain, I’ve never faced a player as talented as him,” said PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé. “He caused us so much trouble; even though we gave it our all, he still didn’t give us any chance to win.” Dembélé praised a Chelsea player for his tireless performance in yesterday’s match. And surprisingly, that player wasn’t COLE PALMER or João Pedro.

Dembélé Hails Moisés Caicedo After Dominant Performance Against PSG: “We Had No Chance”

In a rare and heartfelt statement following a tense showdown, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Ousmane Dembélé openly praised Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo for his extraordinary performance in yesterday’s match. Dembélé, who rarely singles out opponents, stunned reporters when he revealed that Caicedo—not Cole Palmer or João Pedro—was the player who left the strongest impression on him.

“Since I joined PSG, I’ve never faced a player as talented as him,” Dembélé admitted. “He caused us so many problems. Even though we gave it everything, he didn’t give us a single chance to win.”

The match between PSG and Chelsea was packed with drama, intensity, and high-level football. Yet amid all the star power on the pitch, it was the Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo who emerged as the true engine of the game. With tireless pressing, sharp interceptions, and intelligent distribution, Caicedo controlled the tempo and frustrated PSG’s attempts to break through midfield.

Caicedo’s performance earned him the Man of the Match award and sparked a wave of praise across social media. Fans and pundits alike highlighted his relentless energy, tactical awareness, and maturity beyond his years. What made his display even more impressive was how he outperformed seasoned PSG midfielders despite his youth.

Dembélé’s praise carries significant weight, not just because of his stature within the PSG squad, but also because of how rarely top players acknowledge their opponents in such strong terms.

“We were prepared for Cole Palmer and João Pedro,” Dembélé continued, “but Caicedo completely changed the game. He read every move, blocked every run, and disrupted everything we tried to build.”

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca also commended Caicedo’s display, stating that the 22-year-old is finally showing his full potential in the Premier League and now on the international stage. “He’s the heart of our midfield, and today, the world saw why,” Maresca said in the post-match press conference.

This performance will likely raise Caicedo’s profile even further, with fans calling him the “unsung hero” of Chelsea’s resurgence. After facing intense criticism earlier in the season for inconsistency, the young Ecuadorian now seems to be finding his rhythm at just the right time.

As the football world takes note, one thing is clear: Moisés Caicedo is no longer just a rising star — he’s already shining among the elite.