At the end of 2022, Enzo Fernandez was a name on everyone’s lips.
The Argentine midfielder impressed as Argentina went on to win the World Cup. He would then sign for Chelsea for a then British transfer record of £107m.
Enzo Fernandez has however endured a tough start to life in the Premier League.
Expected to be a spark in midfield for Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez has however faced heavy struggles – not that he can be blamed for them though.
Fernandez has barely tasted victory as a Chelsea player. In fact, the former Benfica man has only played in one victory against a current Premier League team.
Enzo Fernandez single PL win came in Chelsea’s 3-1 win away at Bournemouth in May. Fernandez did not feature in the Blues’ only victory this season – a 3-0 home triumph against newly promoted Luton Town at Stamford Bridge.
Following the defeat against Aston Villa, it marked the 12th time Fernandez has been on the losing side in a Premier League game since joining Chelsea.
Enzo Fernandez has lost over half his top-flight appearances, having played in the competition just 23 times.
To make matters worse, Mauricio Pochettino subbed off Enzo Fernandez in the defeat to Aston Villa.