Sterling’s Performance Questions Caicedo Presence After Chelsea’s 3-0 Win Over Luton

Things are currently taking shape for Chelsea after a devastating campaign last season but the reinvigorated team under the new helmsman, Mauricio Pochettino fired three unreplaced goals against Luton City at Stamford Bridge on Friday night.

Chelsea have started reaping their £945.6 million spent in the transfer windows under Todd Boehly after Friday’s victory.

The Blues started off with an early lead 17 minutes after kick off courtesy, Raheem Sterling with his left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.

Luton City who were newly promoted to the English Premier League (EPL) failed to find a leveler in the first 45 minutes of the game.

Chelsea resumed to action after the break with renewed vigour until 68 minutes after Sterling doubled the lead to make it two after an assist from Malo Gusto.

The Pochettino’s boys sealed their victory after a resounding strike from Nicolas Jackson from a close range to the bottom left corner to make it 3-0.

Chelsea are currently eight on the log with four points as action continues tomorrow – Saturday.

Sterling is becoming Chelsea’s main man

The 28-year-old has now strung together three excellent displays under his new manager who finally got the win his team’s improved performances deserved.

The England international is very much back to his best. His first goal evoked memories of the legendary Eden Hazard as he slalomed through three or four defenders before placing his finish past Thomas Kaminski.

Sterling looked uninhibited throughout, driving at the Luton backline time and again until he eventually sealed the win, turning in a Malo Gusto cutback, the kind of goal he scored time and again at Manchester City.

His low cross gave Jackson an important first goal in Chelsea colours to seal victory.

Caicedo brings balance

Chelsea were obsessed with signing Moises Caicedo and ultimately paid the price, namely a British transfer record £115million to Brighton.

They ultimately believe he will be worth it and, after a nervy start in which he gave away the ball to allow Tahith Chong a chance, he regained control of the midfield.

His sheer presence left Chelsea feeling more secure and gave Enzo Fernandez licence to play exceptionally in a more forward-thinking role. Conor Gallagher played alongside him and also improved in his presence.

There’s more to come from the Ecuadorian defensive midfielder but he has, at least, shown what he can do after a difficult debut at the London Stadium last week.