One Chelsea star is starting to make Jamie Redknapp eat his words following his performance against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Chelsea fought back from 2-0 down to beat their London rivals 4-3 in what was probably the game of the season so far.
Jadon Sancho, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer all scored to bring the three points back to Stamford Bridge, with the latter netting twice.
Offensively, Enzo Maresca‘s side were excellent and are now the highest goalscorers in the Premier League.
Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea celebrates after he scored for 2-3 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Chelsea FC at Tottenh...
Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images
Jamie Redknapp amazed by Enzo Fernandez
Redknapp has been really impressed with Fernandez lately. The midfielder’s goal against Tottenham was his third in his last three top-flight appearances.
However, that has not always been the case, with Redknapp admitting that he once thought that Fernandez would not be able to make it in the Premier League.
Speaking about him after Chelsea’s London derby victory, he said: “He’s solved the conundrum that other managers struggled with with Enzo Fernandez as well for me at the moment. He looks exceptional in midfield. He looks like the player that they bought for 108 million or whatever it was.
“I thought the Premier League was just too quick for him; he wouldn’t be able to compete. You’ve got to obviously play him high up the pitch; he’s not a defensive midfield player.”
MORE CHELSEA STORIES
"He's turned Chelsea into contenders!" 🔵💬
Jamie Redknapp on the marvellous job Enzo Maresca is doing with the Blues 👔 pic.twitter.com/3Ba1AF1jSZ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 8, 2024
View Tweet
Former Crystal Palace forward Clinton Morrison also spoke about Fernandez’s role in Chelsea’s win, stating that Tottenham could just not handle him.
What has Harry Redknapp said about Enzo Fernandez?
Like his son, Harry Redknapp also appears to be impressed with Fernandez’s form at the minute.
Before Chelsea’s 4-3 win against Tottenham, the former Spurs manager said that the Premier League is starting to see the Argentine at his best.
Redknapp senior discussed Fernandez and said: “Cole Palmer is the main man. He would be the X-factor for any team. But we’re seeing it with Enzo Fernandez as well now. He’s a World Cup winner and starting to show the form they bought him for.”
Fernandez was excellent in the win versus Tottenham. As well as scoring against Chelsea’s fierce London rivals, the Argentina international also created one big chance and finished the game with a 96% pass success rate.
Since joining Chelsea, it was probably one of Fernandez’s best performances in a blue shirt, and supporters will be hoping that there is more to come.
Related Posts