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Dealing with knock Fernandez (strain) missed Saturday's match against Brentford due to a muscle injury, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "We lost yesterday Mudryk and Enzo in the last moment...

Impact Fernandez will hope to not be sidelined for too long after picking up a muscle injury right before Saturday's match in warmups. The midfielder is expected to possibly make a return for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, and this comes as good news for the club, as he has been a normal starter this season. The match against Brentford was his first game not being in the starting XI this season, and he should return to that spot once he is healthy.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Fernandez (undisclosed) won't be involved in Saturday's match versus Brentford.

Impact Fernandez isn't an option for this one due to an unspecified physical problem after playing and starting in all the previous matches. Moises Caicedo and Conor Gallagher will form the midfield in this one.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two crosses Fernandez generated two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Fernandez had a quiet day, only recording two crosses on the day. He typically puts up about 4.5 crosses per match, with 27 in his first six games of the campaign. The midfielder continues to be the heart of the midfield for the team since joining the club in January,

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first Blues goal Fernandez scored his first Chelsea goal during Wednesday's 2-1 EFL Cup win over Wimbledon.

Impact Fernandez came off the bench and immediately took over the match, driving the play and eventually scoring the winner. The midfielder has been brilliant on both sides of the ball in 2022-23, and is set for a major role as the top option in midfield whenever fit.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All action for draw Fernandez registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32...

Impact Fernandez was everywhere during Sunday's draw, getting forward into the box, controlling the midfield, even pushing out wide. The midfielder was given total freedom to roam by a lackluster Liverpool midfield and he made the most of it with some major volume. Also encouragingly he continued to see his role on corners increase, giving him even more of a floor moving forward.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Transitions as leadership role Fernandez started all 18 matches played in the Premier League, recording two assists on 45 tackles (27 won), 20 chances created, 16 interceptions and 11 clearances.

Impact Fernandez's signing from Benfica in January was one of the best ones for the club this season as the World Cup winner began to be a leader in the midfield, maintaining healthy while keeping consistent performances. He had started all 22 matches in all competitions while averaging about two tackles a game. The midfielder is expected to remain the team's number one midfielder throughout the 2023/23 campaign for his first full season in London.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one tackle Fernandez created a chance and made a tackle during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Fernandez was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Chelsea were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder hasn't had a goal involvement in over two months but is a consistent source of tackles in the midfield.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Creates two chances in loss Fernandez had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Fernandez led the team in chances created Wednesday, as he registered two of the team's three chances created at Real Madrid. He also took one off-target shot and whipped in one inaccurate cross, in addition to winning his lone attempted tackle and making one clearance in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances versus Villa Fernandez had one off-target shot, created five chances, made two tackles (both won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Fernandez keeps finding different ways to contribute, this time showing his playmaking skills to leads all players in chances created and being very active on the initial build-up of plays. With so little time since his arrival at Chelsea, Fernandez is already an essential part of the team and his place in the starting XI looks more than locked up.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Leicester Fernandez assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one inaccurate cross and made four tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-1 win at Leicester.

Impact Fernandez assisted Kai Harvetz just before halftime to give his side the 2-1 lead. That was his second assist for the club since transferring from Benfica in January. The midfielder also made the second-most tackles for his side to help them earn the road win.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win over Leeds Fernandez had three shots (one on target) and made one tackle and one interception during Saturday's 1-0 win over Leeds.

Impact Fernandez had another great performance in the middle of the park, this time going up the field a lot to finish plays while displaying his usual tenacity and creativity. His importance on the team despite being in England for so little is very noticeable and this was the first time since his signing that he didn't play the full 90.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles versus Saints Fernandez made four tackles (three won) and two interceptions and drew four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Southampton.

Impact Fernandez was limited to the early build-up of plays on the attacking end but his defensive presence and tenacity were felt in the middle of the park once again. It was a decent stat line for a holding midfielder but Fernandez is certainly expected to do more and be a two-way contributor every game.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burned by Adeyemi, but here's why Fernandez looks an upgrade on Jorginho It is already clear Enzo Fernandez can be hugely valuable to Chelsea in several ways — even if defending Karim Adeyemi isn't one of them

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First Chelsea assist Fernandez had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots, creating a chance and making three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wes...

Impact Fernandez set up Joao Felix in the 16th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the midfielder's Chelsea career and while his attacking upside may not be the main calling card for Fernandez his three tackles in the match upped his total to nine in just two starts.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in debut Fernandez created one chance and made six tackles during his debut in a 0-0 draw with Fulham.

Impact Fernandez made his debut with his new club and played the full 90, looking like the man of the match throughout. The defensive midfielder was a rock solid anchor throughout and controlled the match. While his offensive upside could often be limited Fernandez will likely see an immediate role in the starting XI for the second half of the Premier League.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Fulham Fernandez is in Chelsea's starting lineup for Friday's clash against Fulham.

Impact Fernandez is immediately plugging into Chelsea's XI in defensive midfield following his Premier League-record move from Benfica.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Completes massive Chelsea move Fernandez has signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea from Benfica, worth more than 100 million Euros.

Impact Fernandez had been rumored to Chelsea for some time, but the deal wasn't locked down until the final day of the transfer window. It's another big signing for Chelsea that will inevitably change how their starting XI looks immediately, as Fernandez figures to start in the midfield. It's a clear blow to a bright, young player like Lewis Hall, who likely lost a chance for more playing time following the addition of Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Chelsea make €120m offer for Enzo Fernandez Chelsea have made an offer worth €120million (£105m, $130m) for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The west London club are insistent on get...

JANUARY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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