Chelsea boss Potter gives honest verdict on Enzo Fernandez debut

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Chelsea head coach Graham Potter hailed Enzo Fernandez for his “magnificent” debut against Fulham after the £107million record signing made his first appearance in the goalless draw. The Argentinian enjoyed a fine first outing in a blue shirt just days after completing his switch from Benfica and the Blues coach praised the midfielder for his performance.

Potter threw Fernandez into his starting XI just three days after he signed from the Portuguese side and just two training sessions. But the occasion did not appear to faze the World Cup winner.

Fernandez was one of the players to catch the eye at Stamford Bridge, especially in the first half, after controlling the play in the midfield and had the most touches of any player.

The holding midfielder played a brilliant pass in the first half which allowed Mason Mount to play in Kai Havertz but the German fluffed his lines. Then in the second half, Fernandez nearly scored a scorcher from distance before it whistled past the post.

Despite some critics questioning the money invested in the 22-year-old, Fernandez looked to have the potential to become a real star in west London and Potter was delighted with what he saw so early in his Chelsea career.

I thought he handled himself magnificently,” Potter told reporters. “Tough game and you can see his quality, you can see what he’ll bring to the team.

“Not easy for him or for us because he hasn’t been with us that long, but you see how good he can be and how much he can improve the team. So excited with him.”

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