The rock behind Chelsea's entertainers: Midfield duo key for Blues
The performances of Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo underpinned Chelsea's 5-1 victory at home to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea's midfield duo, Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson, have become crucial to the Blues' recent success. The pair were paired together for the first time in a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth, providing the stability and control manager Xabi Alonso was seeking. Henderson, the club's third-oldest player, scored twice and set up a third goal, becoming the third-oldest player to do so for Chelsea.
Caicedo, meanwhile, showed his ability in possession and his knack for breaking up play in midfield, recording the highest pass-completion rate of any Chelsea starter. With Caicedo and Henderson in the side, Chelsea have won 48.1% of their Premier League matches, compared to 25% without them. The duo's presence has given Chelsea the balance and stability needed to become one of the Premier League's top scorers.
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