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GRAEME SOUNESS: Chelsea have paid £173m for two rookies in Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo and think it guarantees them success. Good luck with that

You probably won't be surprised to hear that I think the central midfield role is one which has historically always been the most undervalued in football. A role which, when executed properly, is paramount to your overall team performance.

In the last six months, we've seen Chelsea twice break the British transfer record – first for Enzo Fernandez and now Moises Caicedo. In both cases, they were gambles on potential. Gambles that these young men will reach the heights that the extraordinary fees warrant.

I can't help but think that when Todd Boehly arrived at Chelsea, all the club's football knowledge walked out the door.