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May 7, 2024 · If he does remain, time will tell if the Argentine manager is brave enough to make his countryman Fernandez work for his place in the starting XI and instead stick with those who have fuelled the...
1 day ago · Enzo Maresca insists he still has “100 per cent” confidence in Enzo Fernandez but prefers the “physicality” that Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia bring to Chelsea’s midfield. Fernandez, a ...
Aug 31, 2024 · Chelsea’s strongest XI as window slams shut includes Enzo Fernandez decision and just one new signing. Sat 31 August 2024 00:05. Updated Sat 31 August 2024 00:35. Kieran Smith. Chelsea have their squad for the 24/25 season. Well, at least until the January rolls around.
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Mar 17, 2023 · N’Golo Kante could help unlock Enzo Fernandez ’s full potential on his Chelsea return. After seven months out following hamstring surgery, tomorrow’s game at home to Everton has been...
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Chelsea’s strongest XI may include four of their eight January signings. The 4-3-3 shape would allow a fierce attacking trio with plenty of pace and would mean that Mason Mount could operate as a creative number eight alongside the ball-playing Mateo Kovacic with the defensive-minded Enzo Fernandez behind them. A centre-back pairing of Benoit Badia...
An alternative option is for Graham Potter is to push Reece James and Ben Chilwell a little higher and operate with three centre-backs – making room for Wesley Fofana – but would mean having to sacrifice a midfield player. Enzo Fernandez would likely be tasked with maintaining Chelsea’s shape here. A different attacking option for Chelsea would be ...
A third shape Graham Potter may decide to deploy would be the 4-3-2-1. As previously stated, once Raheem Sterling returns, the Chelsea head coach may decide to go with experience and pick him over Joao Felix and Noni Madueke. Mount would be the most likely starter just behind the striker but Potter could decide to put Felix there instead. Wesley Fo...
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4 days ago · Chelsea have had a very positive start to the season and that shouldn't be completely overshadowed, but when you have a player like Fernández losing value and reputation, struggling to get in the side, it bodes a big problem. It highlights that the club's recent model of spending big money and handing out huge contracts can seriously backfire.
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Levi Colwill will also start at centre-back, with Benoit Badiashile as his back-up. A midfield trio of Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will likely be deployed by Maresca, while Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling will provide width on the flanks.
