Chelsea have some top players who are in form right now. It is why the club are doing so well in the Premier League.
The impact of Enzo Maresca can also not be overlooked. It is under his tutelage that Chelsea have been able to climb to second in the table.
Under him, the likes of Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez have all been thriving.
It was Fernandez who put Chelsea 3-2 up in their 4-3 win against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. Fernandez currently leads one passing statistic in the Premier League.
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Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo three of the best long passers in the Premier League
Fernandez also ranks high for another passing stat: long pass completion rate.
As per WhoScored, the Argentine, Palmer and Caicedo are in the top five midfielders for best long pass completion rate in the Premier League this season (minimum of 50 attempted).
Fernandez comes in at third with a 60.4% completion rate, while Palmer tops the list with 69%. Caicedo is fourth with 56.1%.
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Best long pass completion rates among midfielders in the Premier League this season (50+ attempted):
◉ 69.0% – Cole Palmer
◎ 62.9% – Lucas Paquetá
◉ 60.4% – Enzo Fernández
◉ 56.1% – Moisés Caicedo
◎ 56.0% – Bruno Fernandes#CFC dominate the top five. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/c2UxOirsmq
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 11, 2024
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It is no surprise to see Palmer out in front, with the attacking midfielder having another stunning season. Palmer is now being linked to Real Madrid.
Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo starting to win over critics
Palmer did not need to convince too many people this term after his exploits in the last campaign.
However, Fernandez and Caicedo entered the season with many doubters. Plenty of pundits felt that they did not live up to their huge price tags under former manager Mauricio Pochettino.
That includes Rangers and Scotland legend Ally McCoist, who has started to change his mind about the duo.
McCoist recently discussed Fernandez and Caicedo and said: “The two players I was very critical of last year, the two boys in the middle of the park, Fernandez and Caicedo. What a turnaround in their fortunes… They’ve been excellent.”
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