Enzo Fernandez sends three-word message to Chelsea fans after shattering blow

Fri 22 November 2024 16:00, UK

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has taken to social media to send a message to fans ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester on Saturday (November 23).

The 23-year-old has been benched by manager Enzo Maresca for Chelsea’s last four Premier League games, with the Italian preferring the ‘physicality’ of Romeo Lavia.

Lavia is a doubt for the game on Saturday, however, after picking up a knock in their 1-1 draw with rivals Arsenal in the previous fixture.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Maresca also confirmed that captain Reece James will be unavailable due to another hamstring injury in what is a crushing blow for player and team, meaning Fernandez could be set to take on captaincy duties once again, as he did earlier in the season.

Enzo Fernandez raring to go for Chelsea against Leicester

After struggling at the start of the season, Fernandez is starting to find some form, bagging five assists in his last four games for club and country.

Eager to keep the momentum going, the central midfielder took to Instagram to let fans know he’s ready for the hectic festive period.

Chelsea have already played four of their fellow ‘big six’ clubs going into December as they sit in third with 19 points from their opening 11 games.