Graham Potter praises Enzo Fernandez following impressive Chelsea debut
Last night’s match between Chelsea and Fulham saw the debut of the Blues’ new signing Enzo Fernandez from Benfica and he did not disappoint. The game was a tough one, but Fernandez held his own and showed glimpses of his quality on the field.
Speaking in the post-match presser as quoted by Football. London, Blues boss Graham Potter was full of praise for the young player after the match, stating that he thought Fernandez handled himself magnificently.
Potter went on to express his excitement about Fernandez’s potential and what he can bring to the team. He was one of Chelsea’s better players in the 0-0 draw against Marco Silva’s side and showed a glimpse of what the fans can expect.
Despite the fact that Fernandez has not been with Chelsea for very long, it was evident from his performance last night that he has what it takes to make an impact in the Premier League.
His technical ability, vision, and passing range were all on display, and it was clear that he will play a key role in Chelsea’s midfield for the rest of the season. This is important as the Blues will want to ensure that Jorginho’s absence is not felt.
Speaking about the player and his impressive debut last night, here is what Potter had to say about what he thought of the World Cup winner.
“I thought he handled himself magnificently. Tough game and you can see his quality, you can see what he will bring to the team. Not easy for him or for us because he’s not been with us that long. I think you’ll see how good he can be and how much he can influence the team so excited with him”
Fernandez is only 22 years old, but he has already made a big impact in Portugal with Benfica. His performances earned him a big-money move to Chelsea, and he will now have the chance to showcase his talents in one of the best leagues in the world.
Potter is known for his ability to develop young players, and he will be hoping to help Fernandez reach his full potential. The Blues manager has a strong squad to work with at Stamford Bridge.
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Enzo is a player destined for success. An impressive World Cup acted as a catalyst in getting him the Chelsea move. Let’s hope he can justify the price tag he came with.
