Enzo Fernandez has been in the Premier League for less than two months and he has already established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
There is no doubt the Argentina international's ability to thrive in the Premier League after West London paid a League-record 106.8m fee to Benfica to sign him in January. after the 22-year-old helped Argentina win the FIFA championship. World Cup in Qatar.
Since joining Chelsea in the January transfer window, Enzo Fernandez has made just nine appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
The Argentina national has started every game Chelsea have played since they signed him as he has yet to miss a game, making seven Premier League appearances and two UEFA appearances. Champions League in the first leg and second leg from the round of 16. against Borussia Dortmund.
Despite appearing in just seven games, Enzo Fernandez led Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne in terms of the most improved touches and assists in the Premier League. According to Football Daily, Enzo Fernandez has scored more touches in 90 minutes than Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri and Trent Alexander-Arnold this season.
The player who touches the ball the most in 90 minutes
Enzo Fernandez - 107
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Joao Cancelo - 101
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 100
Most Improved Player in 90 Minutes
Enzo Fernandez - 10.3
Oleksandr Zinchenko - 10.1
Kevin De Bruyne - 8.7
Rodri - 8.6
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Former Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso appeared confused when asked by ESPN who was better, N'golo Kante or Sergio Busquets.
The Spain international has enjoyed many successful years with the 31-year-old at Stamford Bridge. Together, the pair have won the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, among others.
However, he certainly benefits from the successful move to La Liga so far. His side are 12 points ahead of Chelsea's Champions League rivals Real Madrid in the league. They were on the safe side in yesterday's famous El Clasico win, when they scored late to win 2-1 at the Camp Nou.
It sparked wild celebrations in the dressing room after the game, unexpectedly joined by current Blue Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
In preparation for last night's game, ESPN did a quick Q&A segment with Alonso, which ended by asking him if he thought Kante or Busquets were better.
Alonso chooses Kante or Busquets
However, he could not give a definitive answer, replying:
"Both."
Chelsea fans were greeted when Kante returned to the starting line-up for the first time since August after a lengthy injury break.
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Although he was not used in the 2-2 draw with Everton, his return will be extremely positive for the club. With the Champions League quarter-final against Madrid just a few weeks away, and Kante's famous performances in the competition, especially on his way to winning the title in 2021.
It is likely that he will link up with club-record signing Enzo Fernandez in midfield for those games, with him seemingly having all the traits and abilities needed to become one. the perfect partner for the technically talented World Cup champion.
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