It seems Enzo Fernandez has won over his teammates after his recent racism row.

Enzo Fernandez was one of Chelsea’s best players against Real Madrid, and laid on the assist for Noni Madueke to score from.

Interestingly, Enzo Fernandez was given the captain armband after Reece James got substituted in the 70th minute.

Chelsea will need a leader to replace Conor Gallagher who was stand-in captain for most of last season.

Blues boss Enzo Maresca was asked if that means Fernandez is the Blues’ vice-captain. Enzo Maresca has said that Fernandez has won the trust of his Chelsea teammates.

Maresca answered: “Enzo is one of the important players. 

“To be honest, I think Reece [James] when we changed him, he gave the armband to Enzo. This shows how Enzo is respected inside the squad. I think it’s quite clear.”