In January 2023, Chelsea made a substantial financial commitment to secure Enzo Fernandez from Benfica following his pivotal role in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory.
The €121 million expenditure set a record signing for Chelsea, later surpassed by Moises Caicedo’s €134 million transfer from Brighton in the summer.
However, Fernandez’s tenure at Stamford Bridge over the past year has been anything but successful. Chelsea endured a disappointing 12th-place finish last season, missing out on European football.
While this season under Mauricio Pochettino shows improvement, Chelsea still underperforms, currently holding the 10th place in the Premier League.
Despite an upcoming Carabao Cup final against Liverpool, inconsistency continues to plague Pochettino’s squad.
Fernandez’s individual performances have suffered amid Chelsea’s mediocrity, leading to the midfielder’s dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs at the club.
This sentiment is shared by his father, Don Raúl Fernández, who revealed in an interview with ESTO, “He feels a bit frustrated [at Chelsea] because he was always a winner, so going through these moments is not easy.”
Don Raúl advised his son to remain calm, avoid social media scrutiny, and focus on training, assuring him that things will improve.
Despite Chelsea undergoing a transitional phase, integrating young players into the squad, Don Raúl encourages patience, emphasizing that the team’s fortunes will turn around.
He acknowledges the challenges of adapting to a youthful lineup but remains optimistic, expressing confidence that with time, Chelsea’s trajectory will improve.
Supporting his son from a distance, Don Raúl conveys positive reinforcement, affirming that the team will overcome its current challenges.
He predicts that within another year, the situation will improve, and both Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea will experience a positive turnaround.
