Enzo Fernandez has really started to grow in stature in the Chelsea team during recent weeks.
It’s been a bit up and down for Enzo Fernandez during his first couple of years as a Chelsea player, but supporters are starting to see the best of him now.
The 23-year-old central midfielder is thriving in Enzo Maresca’s system, where he’s encouraged to push forward and join in with attacks. In 20 Blues appearances this season across all competitions, Fernandez has contributed three goals and eight assists.
Martin Keown says Fernandez looks unrecognisable in Chelsea’s team after making huge improvements this campaign.
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Enzo Fernandez full of praise for Moises Caicedo
Fernandez claims he loves playing alongside Moises Caicedo, 23, in the Chelsea midfield.
“Sharing the pitch with Moi is incredible. I insisted a lot that he came to Chelsea when the club went to sign him. Now he’s here, you can see he’s not a normal player,” Fernandez told Sky Sports.
“He is a great person as well and he brings us a lot as a team and as a team-mate. We are getting on very well. Every day we understand each other more. He is an exceptional player. I hope to share many years with him on the pitch here at Chelsea.”
In similar fashion, Caicedo recently claimed him and Fernandez are gelling better in Chelsea’s midfield.
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Ally McCoist says Caicedo and Fernandez look excellent for Chelsea this season after previously struggling at Stamford Bridge.
When you throw Romeo Lavia into the mix as well, the Blues are blessed with a few of the Premier League’s elite central midfielders.
Moises Caicedo is the Chelsea glue
Caicedo has rightly earned a rave review from his teammate for what he brings to the Chelsea XI.
Based on this season, the Ecuador international may be the best central midfielder in the entire Premier League. He’s become so influential with and without the ball for the side, delivering performances that are a throwback to N’Golo Kante.
Jason Cundy thinks Caicedo is Chelsea’s most important player, even more influential than Cole Palmer.
It’s great to see Caicedo is finally starting to show why the club splashed out £115m to sign him from Brighton in the summer of 2023.