Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez silenced a lot of critics with his performance in the FA Cup last night.
The World Cup winner was untouchable in midfield, with Moises Caicedo and himself reminding everyone just why they both cost club-record fees at the time of signing.
Fernandez’s sensational free-kick in the second half put the final touches on what was a superb performance for the Blues in general.
Argentine media will have been keeping a close eye on proceedings last night, as two of their nation’s top players faced off against each other.
It was the Chelsea man who got the better of compatriot Emi Martinez this time around, with ESPN Argentina blown away by the goal.
Argentine media on Fernandez
They said: “He looked at the ball, watched Dibu Martínez and created a gem. His shot went over the barrier and he began to take the lead until he got into the right corner of his compatriot’s goal, who flew high but was unable to deflect a ball that came with force and weight.”
TyC Sports were also left in awe, particularly impressed by the manner of the 23-year-old’s celebration last night.
They said: “Enzo Fernández scored a great goal from a free kick and celebrated it in a very particular way in Chelsea ‘s away victory against Aston Villa 3-1, in a match corresponding to the round of 16 of the FA Cup. The goalkeeper who received The conquest was precisely Emiliano Martínez.
“Enzo Fernandez’s celebration seemed to be a message in the face of some journalistic versions of the latter that indicated an alleged desire to leave Chelsea.
“The one who emerged in River took off his shirt, put his index finger on the sypen and then pointed to the floor to explain: my head is here.”
It is crucial now to Chelsea that the midfielder continues this form and takes it into the next Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
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