Enzo Fernández to Chelsea - Crazy or Calculated?

It’s confirmed - Enzo Fernández is a Chelsea player! But is the €121 million purchase from Benfica worth it?
Today we’re doing a deep-dive into the strengths and weaknesses of the Argentinian midfielder. He made big waves at the World Cup, winning the tournament and picking up the best young player award.
But what does Enzo bring to the table offensively and defensively? Could he become one of the best midfielders in the world? And how will can Chelsea get the best out of him?
It should be a fun one :)
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Sections:
0:00 intro
0:22 Strengths and weaknesses on the ball
3:33 More than a defensive midfielder
5:18 Defensive profile
7:02 Building around Enzo
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[@CJHR-bz1wz]

Such a shame Kante isn’t fit. Enzo and Kante double pivot is what dreams are made of

[@thepurist_]

It’s an ideal partnership imo. If Chelsea can find a long-term replacement for Kante with a similar profile, it’ll be scary (easier said than done obviously!)

[@veryrandomperson5739]

@@thepurist_ true, finding another kante is like finding A diamond while walking your dog at the beach.

[@tipswithnvg3601]

Kante to fcb for sure

[@ukimenustah26]

hey we have zakaria

[@kyleskolsky]

@@thepurist_ well chelsea r mostly linked with caicedo and rice so which one in your opinion would suit him best?

[@danielalejandrofernandez5907]

Enzo career path so far: -Played as a solo holding midfielder in DyJ: won the Copa Sudamericana (Europa league equivalent, but winning it with a Getafe type team) -CM with DyJ: won the Recopa Sudamericana vs Palmeiras (equivalent of beating Liverpool in the European Supercup) -Number 8 for River (Argentina league title breaking personal records for goals and assists) -CM for Benfica (won him a €120 million transfer, besides leaving Benfica at the lead in Portugal and CL) -Solo holding midfielder with Argentina: World Cup winner and Golden Boy. The kid is just a winner anywhere on the pitch.

[@jimmyzoso6272]

Spot on! I've seen every single match Enzo has played this season (since I am a Benfica supporter), and i must say you did an excellent analysis of the player. Some things are obvious by watching a few argentina matches at the WC but his defensive flaws were more evident in some Benfica matches than at the world cup. So you had to do your homework. And so you did. Since he's going to England, where the game is faster and more physical, I would add that he lacks a bit of pace. He's not slow per say, but in a perfect world he would be a bit faster and taller (his aerial game is not his forte as you metioned). His fair price would have been 80 million euros but the fresh world cup performances and the fact that Benfica didnt want to sell him in january inflated the price. I am mad for losing the player, but less now after learning about his behaviour forcing the move at all costs. Benfica would have a chance reaching the semis of the champions league but now is far tougher since we didnt replace him.

[@RawMaterialENT]

his adaptability is insane, a year ago he was with defensa y justicia if im not mistaken

[@nicolascastelli4439]

a year and a half ago he was with Defensa, Gallardo sent him there one year before that, imo to forge the incredible mentality and willpower he has nowadays. for Defensa he was playing CDM, being their best player and getting europa league equivalent on a club that has played 90% of their history on second or lower divisions. Moved back to River Plate and became the best midfielder in the league, playing CAM and CM on a 3 midfield, getting 10 goals 7 assists on his last 6 months at the club, winning the league. Later moved to benfica, Played 4 games as a CM on a 3, scored 3 goals, then moved to Left side of a double pivot, got first on CL group with PSG and Benfica, and left benfica first of their league, always being their main star, with absurd progression, creative and passing numbers. For Argentina, had to play single pivot again because of team's necesities, not his favorite position anymore since he's a CM at heart, and was Argentina's best midfielder, world champion, and best young player of the WC. He is an incredible player, supper complete, with absurd stats and footballing iq, leadership traits, and that can adapt to any scenario and position extremely fast.

[@nicolascastelli4439]

@@metube6299 That's why he got subbed every game and Enzo didn't? I'll tell you what, Mac Allister has played for Boca, Enzo for River, you know which of the two most Boca fans wanted to be a starter for Argentina even before the world cup started? Enzo, Enzo is so good since his time in Argentina, that he surpasses one of the biggest most historic rivalries in world football. Btw Mac Allister did a great job in the world cup, but he isn't a game changer the way Enzo is with his extreme tenacity, and capacity to read the game and find spaces.

[@ASAPHMARK]

@@metube6299 but that argument you made was very dumb. Secondly Enzo Fernandez is not a CDM but a box to box midfielder. Someone who benches Paredes having only debuted with NT less than 2months is insane. McAlister had played for Scaloni before since 2019, and was always behind Locelso in pecking order.

[@nicolascastelli4439]

@@metube6299 Have you watched Argentina? most games Mac Allister was subbed for Paredes, and Enzo moved to Mac Allister's position, having his moments when that happened, especially on extra times vs france and Netherlands playing 120 minutes. Enzo had same goals, assists and expected assists as Mac allister, playing 70% of the minutes as the sitting midfielder.

[@gabepark754]

Best football channel rn

[@thepurist_]

You’re too kind!

[@hazard_7]

Was he overpriced? Yes. Will he level-up our midfield? Yes. Would we find better and cheaper option? Im not sure, Enzo is very unique player. From the 1st game in Benfica i saw it. Im hyped for him so much. Honestly i think even without the WC in december someone would pay 100m for Enzo in the summer. So happy he joined us.

[@RGPULA]

he is not overpriced its his release clause

[@nellzbs2ja]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JamesStPatrick_]

He’s not overpriced. Eventually a team like Madrid, Barca, PSG or City would have eventually bought him

[@ShawnGitahi]

Not really🤣

[@kostahajis9597]

Really wanted him at Barca not only can be replace busquets but also can play anywhere in that midfield 3/4, swapping positions throughout the game.

[@kostahajis9597]

I think Enzo and Frankie will complement each other.

[@Kwab116]

@@kostahajis9597 they would be perfect together. But amrabat would compliment frankie too and hope we get him summer

[@JohnGriffith222]

too bad barca doesnt have anymore economic levers. lulz

[@Vorexxa]

Nah, aerial advantage is a must for barca

[@sameenergy6161]

@@JohnGriffith222 and Barca is still more relevant than your club 😂

[@diegosalva2111]

Chelsea in a few years are going places! They just need time and consistency they got good players. Hopefully the manager and the club president knows how to manage the team to glory again.

[@Ghosted37]

Nah Boehly is looking to make business in reselling players, and honking his billionaire crotch around...They dont have world class coaching, staff , medical etc bcs he fired everyone... Look at for example Napoli world class coach of modern football , and the likes of Kvaraskhtelia who was bought for 1/4 of enzo's worth and less and is literally better than mudryk and enzo combined... sad

[@_RS9]

@@Ghosted37 gotta be a rival fan🤣

[@dalibor3086]

@@Ghosted37 do you know what are his achievements in sport already?

[@nellzbs2ja]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@adamamlani4961]

He's basically like a Bruno Guimares. Likely a little more polished, a little less gritty. He can play as a 6 or 8, great passing range and vision, and fantastic in transition.

[@nickortiz215]

As an Argentine don’t underestimate Enzo’s grit. Both fantastic players with fight too

[@ottomantaiga8118]

Yeah more box to box

[@SuperShmee93]

Great video mate, got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏼

[@arkarmoethouk2445]

120m euros is a crazy price tag. But on paper, he seems to be able to fill most of Chelsea Midfield's gap, Which includes quick release passes, physicality, long shots etc. I don't know. I guess we'll just have to wait and watch.

[@bippittyboppittybryan9399]

Great video! I think for now Kovacic could do well as a defensive midfielder paired with Enzo

[@dike174]

Great video. I personally think that a 4-3-3 formation or some hybrid form of a 4-2-3-1 (with a central AM) would fit Enzo's game at Chelsea. Regarding DM options, we've got Kovacic and Zakaria who can both do a good job of it when fit. In terms of wingers and fullbacks, we've got fairly solid options.

[@mrpipps90]

I want him as an 8 in a midfield 3. Put Declan Rice at CDM and let Enzo and whoever else cause problems up the pitch while still being able to put a lot of defensive work in. I think Enzo-Rice-Mount would work perfectly.

[@clyski]

he'd look good in that Barca 5 shirt won't he

[@rojo9063]

As a cfc fan, he is not worth 100m, but is desperately needed and worth it in the long run.

[@gypsyking1645]

So he is worth 100m if it works in the long run.

[@jxpt8935]

@@gypsyking1645 innit these people are braindead. Maybe its market value is 70mil but hes a young talent, world cup winner, weve signed him in jan towards the end like obviously his price will go up

[@dotQuadcore]

That 100m will be worthwile in the long run. With all of the inflation, and hopefully a major trophy per year. It will be a worthy investment, just like Drogba in 2004

[@OnnumMuttaiyum]

In this inflation 100 won't be his final record tho. By next 3 years someone will be even costlier in PL

[@burgerfk9106]

Before the world cup he wasnt worth the 100m , but after he is , the world cup inflated him and before that Rui Costa (benfica president) had already said that in january no player would leave benfica if not for the release clause value (wich is 120m euros and he could sell him for 121m)

[@menanadam]

Beautifully explained. This is my first time here. And I shall come again for more. Thank you. +1 sub for that. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@FellTheSky]

Well he is VERY YOUNG. So his margin of improvement is huge. I hope he doesn't feel too pressured for the money they payed for him.

[@swapnoneelsarkar6936]

Lots of names thrown around but give a year or two and if given the chance after getting a work permit(since he is having a great Conmebol u20) I can see Andrey Santos being a great double pivot alongside him

[@danhughes6310]

Enzo has the style of players like Xavi, Pirlo or Modric. He is still young, so he will keep improving. The best position for Enzo is not defensive midfielder. He plays better when he has less more defensive duties and it can be box-to-box

[@nellzbs2ja]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@TwistedManifesto]

Amazing video!

[@mr.unlucky3081]

Can you make another video about analysing Barcelona’s Defence cuz right now they have monster defenders that barely concedes a goal

[@ez4joniy125]

He reminds me a lot of kimmich Great playmaking 6 but not a defensive 6 and therefore cant be a single pivot

[@nicolascastelli4439]

Enzo is more of a CM than kimmich, but they have commmonalities, specially the use of those supper dangerous lofted passes into the box.

[@ez4joniy125]

@@nicolascastelli4439 kimmich isnt a dm nowadays though, if you look at heatmaps of his and his defensive controbutions hes a CM

[@nicolascastelli4439]

@@ez4joniy125 Perhaps, but I still think Enzo is more of a CM than Kimmich, not talking about his role in benfica or Argentina, I'm based on what I saw on River, and his attributes in general.

[@nicolascastelli4439]

I think Kimmich to play at his best he needs to do most of his participations in build up at the base of a midfield, while Enzo can still be at his best as the more advanced CM in a midfield 3, like he did in extra times against Netherlands and France, in which he was phenomenal in both, vs Netherlands I think although he didn't have his best game in the 90 minutes, his second half of extra time was perhaps his best 15 minutes in a pitch ever, he created 4 extremely clear chances, shooting the post, and messi and lautaro being unable to finish, showing all of his repertoire dribbling, decition making, shooting from outside, clutch passes. If you want to see what enzo can do when he plays advanced, I seriously recommend you watch those last 15 minutes.

[@toadbroz30]

Watching this before the Dortmund game today. This is all spot on. My question is why dumbass Potter hasn't tried Enzo and Mount in the midfield. We will see the game today but I have not been happy with Potter's lineups/decision making. I know I might be asking a lot but I'd be curious to hear your take on Graham Potter. Obviously I'm not in the dressing room and don't know what happens behind the scenes, but his decision making has been lacking any kind of focus. The team doesn't look united to put the ball in the net. They honestly need a little bit of the "nothing matters, just get the damn ball inside the net" mentality in the box.

[@MarxInMars]

Am I having a crazy dejavu or did you already make a Enzo analysis before? Can't really find it anymore but I swear I remember a lot of parts from this video

[@adamchow2509]

HOLY SHIT ME TOO. IM GETTING SERIOUS DEJA VU FROM THIS VIDEO

[@_RS9]

HOLY SMOKES BRUH IM ALSO GETTING SOME CRAZY DEJA VU FROM THIS VIDEO

[@chinemeudegbu3843]

Y'all getting the deja Vu because these are all known facts because for anyone who's been following closely lately, a lot's been written about him

[@Soriddo_Suneku]

The next James Rodriguez.

[@angusbakedthis]

Really excited, hopefully see him vs Fulham

[@shaikhjunaid8693]

True Argentine Gem in the hands of the most careless club(atleast in terms of planning) just wish that he lives upto expectations let alone the weight of his price tag.He not only has that Argentinian flare but also a proper destroyer straight out of Otamendi's agency. Keep Shining Enzo !!

[@MrDrummieKev]

Cry

[@iwaynewalker2456]

@@MrDrummieKev the only person crying is you

[@user_1O7]

@@MrDrummieKev most intelligent chelsea fan

[@5smoothbrain]

Lol chelsea owners are billionaires for a reason they aren’t stupid (found a loophole in ffp and abused it) also look at what they done at LA dodgers. Think before you speak clowns 😂

[@PlaystayShaun]

How are we careless in terms of planning? The new board have quite literally set up a multi year long project in 2 windows with not only the players we've signed but also the new board members to ensure we have a proper scouting system to help Potter thrive

[@gsards]

Enzo - Kante 👀 I think tho, Chelsea will try to sign Rice in the summer. He would complement Enzo really well with his height and really good defensive stats (even though Rice likes to maraud forward too).

[@CFCalways]

Price tag will put pressure on the Kid , probobly not worth that money however I think he will do very well at Blues .Being so young lots more time to develop .

[@Tumishom]

Proud to say it was worth it

[@calumroche2851]

Woth Pochettimo there now, he'll make it work.

[@tarunsingh7243]

Very nice explanation .... And also I agree with pass completion rate stat is overrated. If a player only plays safe passes it increases drastically.

[@KITSUNE142]

I believe Enzo will be given an 8 role at Chelsea. His main role will be to find Mudryk and Madueke at the wings with Reece and Chilwell alongside. The problem will be to partner him with a dedicated 6. Kante would've been perfect. I feel like he'll create a good link-up with Felix, finding him occassionally to let Felix create the openings.

[@wedgeman8910]

this guy is a toni kroos regen and i cant wait for this new era to commence

[@KonDamian]

He would have been an amazing Kroos replacement.

[@shaqtaku]

If only Chelsea can now find a decent finisher to convert the chances he creates

[@chinemeudegbu3843]

O how they miss Kante! Chelsea need a defensive midfielder to compliment him to get the best out him; if only they had pulled off that last minute Amrabat deal or maybe tried again for Edson Alvarez

[@sceptre5240]

How can I analyse football the same way that you do?

[@radogeorgiev5732]

Kepa James thiago badiashile cucurella Enzo (lcm) Kante/zakaria felix/mount (ram) Noni/zyiech havertz/fofana mudryk/sterling

[@kikoxdfc2979]

I would like you to do a video about Bellingham and explain his flaws + strength

[@msmjsiajdgdhsjajahgshsjaje8990]

his profile is very similar to de jong at ajax

[@hibabadir9177]

I'm sorry but the amount of shots i've seen him take with club and country are low volume but high in accuracy.. u rarely seem him miss the goal it's either hitting posts, keeper gets it or its in goal. This is an eye test.

[@shaqtaku]

I'm telling you, this kid is the real deal

[@nasaali1]

He is a work horse he makes any team's mid-field that much better.

[@anders5002]

Could he work in a double pivot with Connor Gallagher who covers alot of ground? or would it be all over the place?

[@ababiogodfred4307]

If only Connor would be disciplined enough. He’s got the engine to do it, but his defensive positioning and awareness got to improve way lot better

[@anders5002]

@@ababiogodfred4307 I agree, but it should be teachable though

[@FR-AN]

Hadn't you made a previous, slightly more critical video on Enzo?

[@olaniyanridwanmorenikeji3444]

He’s a great pleaser player but we need someone as Kante to pair him up for tackling and a very good finisher to score

[@ireplytostupidpeople4750]

I think he will do well with mudryk

[@mattprictor7818]

Feel like Chelsea moving for Caicedo in the summer to partner him is nailed on?

[@matiascampos5998]

Vamos Enzo!!!! 🇦🇷⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@tryinggaming414]

As a utd fan its such a shame we coildnt get him, because the way enzo wants to play is litterally how ten hag uses eriksen in the role. Brilliant buisness by chelsea though by doing this deal in january since alot of clubs wouldve been interested

[@SimranSingh-zw5ys]

What should Barca do now since dembele injured and so many big games are coming for Barca. Raphinha was playing terribly against Real Betis but got a goal. This is looking bad.

[@rebel2584]

Maybe ferran Torres on the right, usually he is better on the right. Barca still don’t have a good lw besides fati and he’s very injury prone

[@daniaaal]

@@rebel2584 agreed. Ferran plays better on the right. On the left would be Gavi or Pedri depending on the game, since Xavi now employs an asymmetrical 4-man midfield of Gavi, Pedri, De Jong and Busquets. Also, Lewa is back so he should be taking back the responsibility as the goalscorer of the team

[@Binu955]

Barca are creating so many chances but in terms of output we have been poor.Our wingers are shit now.Demebele is injured. FATI,Ferran are playing bad.Raphinia was poor except that goal.He looses the ball so many times.Dembele is also inconsistent and injury prone.We need to sell 3 out of our 4 wingers and get Mousa Diaby or Kvaradona in summer although its difficult but we need good and pacy wingers in Xavi's system to work fully.

[@shawncorley3229]

Can’t wait to see the link up with him and Mudryk!

[@altesande]

He’s not being marked most of the time. Hopefully he can evade the press

[@jt19933]

He's not being marked because he often evades his mark. The positions he takes up are so intelligent.

[@Ciprful]

He can, you can see he is press resistent you can´t pick ball from him it´s faul or dribble past players he is incredible good at that. See other vids.

[@nobodygg7314]

He need a strong player like de paul and a fast tall romero in pressure situations.

[@barry4649]

For our next game we’re going to go out with a team like this and wallop Fulham: Kepa James Silva Badiashile Hall Zakaria Fernandez Madueke Mount Mudryk Havertz

[@hiramcarrero8402]

Him and zakaria would be soo good

[@user-lb2cz6yv7f]

Isn't this the guy from Tifo ?

[@firstvisual5404]

Fabrigas vibes

[@victorpaulinodesousa8400]

crazy because of the value, 120m euros for a player opens a precedent to 200m signings in the future. if argentina wasn't the world cup champion, he would cost 60 at maximum! i think that he is going to evelate andrey santos play, their styles can compliment each other as a 5 and a 6!

[@user-vm1xm7lw5e]

120 mn is his rc dude,it has nothing to do with arg winning the wc

[@victorpaulinodesousa8400]

@@user-vm1xm7lw5e so chelsea bought him bcs of his river days?

[@daniaaal]

@@victorpaulinodesousa8400 nope chelsea bought him because of his WC performances definitely. Chelsea are so wealthy enough to not really care much about paying the release clause even though his true evaluation shouldnt be 120m. The release clause is there to protect the player from being forced to stay in a club, as long as it's not far off unreasonable (like recent La Liga players' clauses of 1 billion)

[@adamhaly4263]

After watching this, he seems like a Kroos 2.0. Paired with Kovacic, who was supposed to be Modric's replacement all those years ago, Chelsea could be recreating Madrid's engine room of the past decade. They currently lack the Casemiro of the bunch, but if they play with 5 at the back, they could conceivably make do without a destroyer in the midfield. It will be interesting to see how all these new signings come together and if they pan out

[@syed21habib]

I think every defender in epl now target him to get him injured

[@nkgobeemmanuel1745]

great video but I still think he'll be under serious pressure in the pl. he won't have the time. he must make the time. plus he has no partner at Chelsea since Kanye is never fit. I believe Chelsea threw away class in Jorginho and he will show it at arsenal. we can only wait to see

[@athreyathandeswaran7510]

He is like Bruno G or Gundogan. Can play as a 6, an 8 or a 10.

[@trallilalli]

it seems like from your analysis that jorginho would have been a good partner in middle with him

[@subhayanmaity9667]

perfect busquets replacement ?

[@nphil6255]

Tbh now more than ever I believe a Declan Rice signing would be so perfect seeing that Chelsea got Enzo

[@souheirmoussa3032]

he was bought for 121m and hes contract is valid for 8.5year it actually mean that hes worth 14m per year

[@Toronto_James]

Looks like he has potential to be another Cesc & anyone who has watched Chelsea lately know how much they could do with someone like him. Fingers crossed Would love to see play as part of a 3 with Rice & Connor

[@jt19933]

Loll. More likely to be Mount and over Connor. Rice is mehhh....not sure we'll go in for him.

[@allenmathew2550]

Crazy. You know another thing that's crazy? It's when KZbinrs pretend as if these ridiculous transfers could work out., And when they don't, act as if they always believed that the transfer was never going to succeed.

[@user-jp4ci5ny3v]

Only to barcelona videos. If you branch out, you'll just be "another" football channel based on analysis. With only doing Barca videos you have an extremely solid niche.

[@millllbs]

Kante can cover for defensive problems

[@dakaaktanov6939]

I find him similar to Jorginho, idk why

[@ricardo.tecnicodoibge]

Its so crazy

[@MrNinjaboy112]

all players can flob if they dont have the right leader

[@Person3469]

what do you feel is the right price for him right now?

[@outofthefoxootf979]

If this guy is worth 120mill. Saka is worth 300 mill.

[@boercarlyle]

Say it with me now - 17 appearances in a major league / region.

[@michaeln9993]

No one, none a single soul in this world, is worth that crazy amount of money. Premier League lost it all during this transfer session, as in the recent years (Grealish 100 mln 🤣🤣🤣)

[@princeopoku3827]

Man we need Barca content only

[@spbspb2413]

He is too good for a mid team like Chelsea

[@Tasmanaut]

you need a triple digit iq. You probably don't have one.

[@trinelarson6655]

Would he be as good as Eden HAZARD,you see no one could replace Eden Hazard

[@jonesprivate4064]

will never near pirlo or xavi’s level

[@ArdakKapar]

If I didn’t read the title, I’d think you’re talking about Frenkie

[@A1un9ine]

in conclusion, his deal was a media stunt because he's handsome and won the world cup and that's really it.

[@MrMiCruz]

Don´t forgot this, football is a sport with - 11vs11... not 1vs1. Chelsea turning "FLOP".

[@mellowado6184]

If Emi Martinez had jumped the wrong way once during that penalty shootout against the Netherlands, Fernandez would be worth no more than 40 million. What a joke...

[@Juaniguitarra86]

Well, he did, and Argentina, including Enzo, won the WC. Quality player, top midfielder.

[@daniaaal]

It's kinda like saying if Higuain didn't miss in the 2014 World Cup, his value would have been so much higher. Of course, the reality of valuations for players is dependent on results and performances at the highest levels.

[@mellowado6184]

@Juan_RockGuitar Yeah, and against France, the only contender team they played. Top midfielders are tried and tested over time like De Bruyne. Not 6 months in Portugal, the luck of 2 penalty shootouts and Messi playing next to you.

[@mellowado6184]

@Danial Rosli No. If that were the case , the Morrocans would all be sought after for their performance. In fact, you could argue they faced better teams than Argentina. This is hype pure and simple. Luckily, Chelsea fans are simple too.

[@TheJbrown60]

thats how the cookie crumbles. what a payday

[@seancunningham4462]

who?

[@AgentLynch616]

Anyone who comes to the prem for the first time can flop. 50/50 for me. Remember. He wasn’t even a starter for Argentina. He only played because Lo Celso was injured

[@AO.1328.]

But his lack of goals and assist though. Very few, or are we getting too carried away? Maybe he is for the future.

[@afallenworld1581]

Why do people confuse 4 and 6 including you. 6 : *Deep lying playmaker* Toni Kroos Parades Enzo Fernandes Pirlo Paul Scholes 4 : *Anchorman , Destroyer* Fabinho Casemiro Partey Rodri Joao Palhinha.

[@alexandermends9893]

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[@gabepark754]

6 in general means defensive midfielder, 4 in general means a centre back. Numbers are easy to mess up or misinterpret which is my he talks more abt the positional area more

[@GIBBO4182]

@@gabepark754 in England it’s the other way around! 6 is a CB and 4 is a CDM. So you are correct in what you’re saying, numbers are easy to mess up/ confuse

[@fp-ko7vg]

As far as I know the 4 is a right wing defender, and the CDM is the 5

[@afallenworld1581]

All i see is nonsense. 4 is a Destroyer DM 6 is a playmaker DM 5 is a destroyer CB 6 is a ball player CB 8 is a central midfielder

[@joseignaciolopez4380]

His debut was amazing. He only had ONE training session with Chelsea and it looked like he played there for ages. But his weaknesses were evident in the second half. Like you said, he was kind of alone, he needs someone else to back him up defensively so he can really get the ball moving in offense. Do you agree on this?

[@tadarlaryk1218]

But enzo is tone better than average jack grealish

[@MrMiCruz]

different players.

[@marvellis6762]

Premier League proven world class striker Fernando Torres flopped at Chelsea from just up the road..... Chelsea are like a primary school jumble sale. Nothing is calculated

[@efeosabod5648]

You’re only saying they have to build around him cos he cost 120m. He’s a good player and I think he’ll fair well and only get better but that narrative of building around him shouldn’t exist. Let’s just wait to see how Potter utilizes him.

[@triggerfinger7831]

This is why I prefer Caicedo over Enzo. Of course, the dream is to have both Enzo and Caicedo in the team but Chelsea no.6 are pretty much non-existent right now. Who's he gonna pair with in the middle park? Mount? Kovacic? He's okay but still doesn't offer that much defensively compared to Kante. RLC? Gallagher? Zakaria is the best second option but he's also out because of injury. If you ask me, I'd probably bring one of their stacked CB as a converted CDM like Chelsea did before with David Luiz (the likes of Fofana, Chalobah or Badiashile). Maybe not for every match but against a top side where you need more defensive cover or to see out a game.

[@DrBased123]

Caicedo will just me another Bissouma. Chelsea should give Santos a go this season but probably try and get Rice in the summer as he'll be cheaper with only a year left on his deal.

[@footballfan5048]

Zakaria is only out for a few weeks. He will come back soon. Kante is also coming back. So let's see if they will regain their form back.

[@Juaniguitarra86]

Enzo can play as a sole CDM, with Kova and Kante on both sides to do the dirty work. Milan did this with Pirlo being in the middle of Gattuso and Seedorf.

[@smartfck4]

Mudryk could be good but this guy is definitely a flop, great player but not woth more than 30-40 mil€.

[@muppstrom]

Touchameni- is he worth close to 80m in a early summer window? Pogba 100m? And that was a loong time ago. Fdj 86m I think enzo isnt a 120m, but the fact that we are doing it late january means no competition - and I see part of the jorginho deal as a rebate. Is it worth 20m to get the hottest cm prospect in the world with bellingham? (He would choose real madrid this summer) I actually think soo, if the contract package is very incentive based - I think this is one of the better deals chelsea did (Bad is koulibaly- short contract and still 40m and 270k, noni os tp much, melo is to much)

[@u1rtc7t5f64t157856v8]

Crazy, but new owner syndrome is kicking hard.

[@paulshorney3465]

Hhhhooooowwwww mmmmmuuuuuuccccchhhhhh??? Too much that's how much!!

[@donianderson449]

Can he operate in small pockets.... In England you don't breathe

[@adamdarrar121]

Yeeeesh. This didn’t age well 😂 I mean he’s young and got time but boy oh boy… he’s been baaaaaad

[@AlanSmith88888]

Incredibly overrated player. He is young and may improve, but he is nowhere near worth that type of money. Prior to the WC he was relatively unkknown. He might be that player who was a decent WC and gets bought for far too much money only to flop. They literally could have got someone like bellingham in the summer for that type of money.

[@nickortiz215]

God damn you are stupid