Enzo Fernandez summarizes Chelsea’s turmoil after being thrashed by Arsenal
Fernandez delivered the latest in a long line of ineffective displays, blowing a golden chance to level matters in the first half as he fired wide from inside the area. He was duly hauled off by Mauricio Pochettino just 67 minutes in, moments before the Gunners added their fifth and final goal of the night. His personal stats are reflected by his side’s previous and current league position. (Image: Getty)
The midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge having been lauded for his role in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win in Qatar.
He argued that outside factors needed to be taken into account when analyzing the struggles of the River Plate youth product. “Declan Rice was playing for West Ham, an English guy who knows the Premier League, knows the language,” said the 52-year-old. “For Enzo, after the World Cup to arrive here, in a team that was inconsistent, difficult to get positive results, always it was really difficult. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy. “In summer he was involved in too many games and he arrived late in pre-season, hasn’t had a holiday in the last two years. Too many negative things happened.
(It was) difficult for him to adapt, his family. It’s not easy to adapt and perform so quick.” Fernandez has made 40 club appearances this season, scoring just seven times. And he will be desperate for his form and Chelsea’s results to pick up as he looks to make a success of his time in England.
