Enzo Maresca explains initial problem Enzo Fernandez had under him, it’s definitely been fixed now

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Enzo Maresca arriving at Chelsea is probably the best thing that could have happened to Enzo Fernandez.

Under Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter, Fernandez was unable to play his best football.

Fast forward to now, and most would agree that the 24-year-old is now one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

However, life under Maresca has not always been plain sailing for Fernandez.

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Enzo Fernandez struggled to understand role at Chelsea

Fernandez and Chelsea face Barcelona next in the Champions League, and in the build-up to the game, Maresca has been speaking about the Argentine.

According to the Chelsea head coach, Fernandez initially struggled in the role that he gave him.

Speaking to football.london and other outlets ahead of Tuesday’s match, Maresca said: “I’ve always thought he was a great player. At the beginning, he was struggling to understand the role but he is in an important place for us on the field.”

Looking at some of Fernandez’s recent performances, it would be fair to say that he has definitely adapted to his midfield role.

For example, the Argentina international often finds himself in the box at the exact right moment. His goal against Burnley over the weekend is proof of that.

It was his fourth goal in the Premier League this season and his fifth in all competitions.

Chelsea fans are describing Fernandez as a “box crasher” following all of the goals that he has been scoring in the penalty area. Again, then, you can certainly argue that he is now doing what Maresca clearly wants him to do: impact games in midfield and in the box.