Chelsea news: Enzo Fernandez has backed Chelsea to return to form under Mauricio Pochettino in the Premier League this season
Enzo Fernandez has sent a warning to other Premier League clubs (Photo by Manuel Reino Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Enzo Fernandez has promised rival clubs that Chelsea will bounce back after a difficult season that saw them finish 12th on the Premier League table.
It was the Blues’ worst finish in over 25 years, with the club going through the season with four different managers.
Club legend, Frank Lampard, took over after Graham Potter – who replaced Thomas Tuchel – was sacked, with Bruno Saltor also briefly taking on the coaching role.
It was also the first season under the ownership of the Clearlake consortium, led by Todd Boehly. The American splashed close to €600 million, but the performances were not forthcoming.
Among the many arrivals was Fernandez, who was scooped for a British record fee from Benfica in January. The midfielder had just starred for Lionel Messi’s Argentina as they won the World Cup in Qatar.
Enzo Fernandez in action against Nottingham Forrest on May 13. Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport.Source: Getty Images
Fernandez’s message to Chelsea fans
Admittedly, the former Benfica star was among the brightest sparks of Chelsea’s otherwise dull season. The 22-year-old has since sent out a message of optimism ahead of next season.
Fernandez will come back to a fourth different manager with his international compatriot, Mauricio Pochettino, poised to take over.
According to the player’s father, Raul, he is expected to ask the manager to play him in a different position rather than holding midfield.What Pochettino’s Chelsea could be
Sports Brief also took a look at how Chelsea could look next season, keeping in mind Pochettino’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and the numerous players departing the club and having joined last season.
N’Golo Kante’s move to Saudi Arabia was confirmed by the club, with Hakim Ziyech, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly expected to follow him, plus Matteo Kovacic and Kai Havertz also moving on.
Under different circumstances, all these players were guaranteed starters at Chelsea. How will Poch approach next season, and does he have enough firepower to challenge for titles on multiple fronts?
Soucre: football.london
