August 18th 2024.
Enzo Fernandez, the midfielder for Chelsea, had a poor performance in their 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. This was not overlooked by pundits, including Gary Neville, who were quick to criticize his performance. The reigning champions had a great start to their Premier League campaign with goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic, but Fernandez's struggles were a cause for concern.
As the game kicked off at Stamford Bridge, it was clear that Chelsea was facing some difficulties under their new manager, Enzo Maresca. Fernandez, who was wearing the captain's armband in the absence of Reece James, was already under scrutiny due to his involvement in a recent racism controversy. However, his performance during the first half was far from satisfactory.
Fernandez seemed to have little impact on both the offensive and defensive ends of the game. He also received criticism for going down too easily and trying to get penalties, even when there was minimal contact. Gary Neville, who was commentating for Sky Sports, was not impressed with Fernandez's performance and mentioned how he would often throw his arms up in frustration towards his teammates, as if to say "where were you?" This behavior did not go unnoticed and Neville made it clear that Fernandez was not fooling anyone.
Former Chelsea player, Pat Nevin, also had some harsh words for Fernandez, comparing him unfavorably to his teammate Conor Gallagher. Nevin pointed out how quiet Fernandez was in the number 10 position and how he needed to be more involved in all aspects of the game. He also mentioned that if Gallagher were in the same position, he would have expected more from himself.
Even the Chelsea fans, who are known for their unwavering support, were not pleased with Fernandez's performance. They were heard chanting Gallagher's name after Haaland's goal, showing their dissatisfaction with the treatment and sale of the young English player. It was clear that Fernandez's performance was not up to par and he needed to do more for the team, both offensively and defensively.
In conclusion, it was a disappointing game for Fernandez and Chelsea as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. The midfielder's struggles were evident and he received criticism from pundits, former players, and even the fans. It remains to be seen if he can bounce back from this poor performance and prove his worth to the team.
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