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Makes squad list for Luton game Fernandez (groin) is available for Saturday's match versus Luton.

Impact Fernandez is returning to the squad after sitting out two fixtures due to a groin injury and will be eased into action. He should see some minutes since Chelsea are short-handed in the midfield. He has posted a brace, eight shots (five on target), six tackles (three won), and four clearances in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Wolves Fernandez (groin) will not be an option against Wolves on Sunday, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'Enzo is going to be out for the game against Wolverhampton "We will see...

Impact Fernandez may be facing some time on the sidelines moving forward, having gone down with a sports hernia that will leave him out for at least this Sunday's match against Wolverhampton. It is still unclear when the club is projecting a return for the midfielder, but it could be anywhere from within the next couple to three months before we see him back on the pitch. The club will hope for a short recovery and a possible return after the international break, but until then, expect Mykhailo Mudryk and Cole Palmer to capture more time in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with sports hernia Fernandez (undisclosed) is dealing with a sports hernia, Gaston Edul reports.

Impact Fernandez was forced off during Tuesday's clash with Newcastle and started on the bench against Sheffield United. There were some murmurs of a lingering injury but now a sports hernia is confirmed. The main goal for Fernandez will be to avoid aggravating it before the winter break, where he should have enough time to heal.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury early Fernandez was forced off in the first half of Tuesday's clash with Newcastle United, due to injury.

Impact Fernandez made it just 32 minutes before an undisclosed injury forced him off and brought Armando Broja onto the pitch. It's entirely possible Fernandez was carrying some sort of injury into this match as he was relegated to the bench during a 2-0 win over Sheffield United last time out. Fernandez will be a doubt for Sunday's trip to Wolves, With Conor Gallagher a likely option to pair with Moises Caicedo in midfield.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots at Everton Fernandez recorded two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Fernandez had a quiet outing and could not do much stat-wise to help Chelsea during the road loss. The midfielder took the second-most shots for his side, at least. He has only two goals in the season, both in their win over Brighton, and has yet to assist.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Fernandez scored two goals to go with three shots (three on target) in Sunday's 3-2 win over Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.

Impact Fernandez scored his first two goals of the season to secure the win Sunday. He continues to be Chelsea's most consistent player of the season, averaging about 2.3 crosses per game with a total of 21 tackles (10 won) and 14 chances created thus far.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers to start Fernandez is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Fernandez returns after being forced off Monday against Tottenham with a leg injury. The midfielder has started all but one match on the season for Chelsea and takes up his role in the center of the pitch.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working for Sunday return Fernandez (lower leg) is continuing his recovery ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester City, per him via Football.London.

Impact Fernandez had to be taken off Monday with a lower leg injury. The good news is the injury does not seem too serious as he will aim to make a return Sunday. He's started and played all 10 matches played, totaling 30 crosses (six won), 17 tackles (nine won) and 14 chances created in that span. If the midfielder is not ready for the clash with Manchester City, then Conor Gallagher will likely move into the defensive midfield, with Noni Madueke an option to start for the team.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off with injury Monday Fernandez was subbed off due to injury in the 58th minute of Monday's 4-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. He had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created before exiting t...

Impact Fernandez drew a foul that led to a red card in the 33rd minute after Cristian Romero's hard challenge went high on his ankle inside the box. Fernandez continued to play until he was subbed off in the 58th minute due to an injury, shortly after Spurs went down to nine men. In a post on his personal Instagram account, Fernandez said that he is doing well and hopes to be ready to play Sunday versus Manchester City.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in cup win Fernandez started and went 87 minutes during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Blackburn.

Impact Fernandez got the start Wednesday a good sign that he moved past the muscular injury he suffered against Brentford. Now that the midfielder is fit once more Fernandez should be a nearly-guaranteed piece of the starting XI as soon as a Monday trip to Spurs.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Fernandez (strain) missed Saturday's match against Brentford due to a muscle injury, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "We lost yesterday Mudryk and Enzo in the last moment...

Impact Fernandez will hope to not be sidelined for too long after picking up a muscle injury right before Saturday's match in warmups. The midfielder is expected to possibly make a return for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, and this comes as good news for the club, as he has been a normal starter this season. The match against Brentford was his first game not being in the starting XI this season, and he should return to that spot once he is healthy.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Fernandez (undisclosed) won't be involved in Saturday's match versus Brentford.

Impact Fernandez isn't an option for this one due to an unspecified physical problem after playing and starting in all the previous matches. Moises Caicedo and Conor Gallagher will form the midfield in this one.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two crosses Fernandez generated two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Fernandez had a quiet day, only recording two crosses on the day. He typically puts up about 4.5 crosses per match, with 27 in his first six games of the campaign. The midfielder continues to be the heart of the midfield for the team since joining the club in January,

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first Blues goal Fernandez scored his first Chelsea goal during Wednesday's 2-1 EFL Cup win over Wimbledon.

Impact Fernandez came off the bench and immediately took over the match, driving the play and eventually scoring the winner. The midfielder has been brilliant on both sides of the ball in 2022-23, and is set for a major role as the top option in midfield whenever fit.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All action for draw Fernandez registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32...

Impact Fernandez was everywhere during Sunday's draw, getting forward into the box, controlling the midfield, even pushing out wide. The midfielder was given total freedom to roam by a lackluster Liverpool midfield and he made the most of it with some major volume. Also encouragingly he continued to see his role on corners increase, giving him even more of a floor moving forward.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transitions as leadership role Fernandez started all 18 matches played in the Premier League, recording two assists on 45 tackles (27 won), 20 chances created, 16 interceptions and 11 clearances.

Impact Fernandez's signing from Benfica in January was one of the best ones for the club this season as the World Cup winner began to be a leader in the midfield, maintaining healthy while keeping consistent performances. He had started all 22 matches in all competitions while averaging about two tackles a game. The midfielder is expected to remain the team's number one midfielder throughout the 2023/23 campaign for his first full season in London.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one tackle Fernandez created a chance and made a tackle during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Fernandez was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Chelsea were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder hasn't had a goal involvement in over two months but is a consistent source of tackles in the midfield.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 15, 2023

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Creates two chances in loss Fernandez had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.

Impact Fernandez led the team in chances created Wednesday, as he registered two of the team's three chances created at Real Madrid. He also took one off-target shot and whipped in one inaccurate cross, in addition to winning his lone attempted tackle and making one clearance in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances versus Villa Fernandez had one off-target shot, created five chances, made two tackles (both won) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Aston Villa.

Impact Fernandez keeps finding different ways to contribute, this time showing his playmaking skills to leads all players in chances created and being very active on the initial build-up of plays. With so little time since his arrival at Chelsea, Fernandez is already an essential part of the team and his place in the starting XI looks more than locked up.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Leicester Fernandez assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in one inaccurate cross and made four tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-1 win at Leicester.

Impact Fernandez assisted Kai Harvetz just before halftime to give his side the 2-1 lead. That was his second assist for the club since transferring from Benfica in January. The midfielder also made the second-most tackles for his side to help them earn the road win.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win over Leeds Fernandez had three shots (one on target) and made one tackle and one interception during Saturday's 1-0 win over Leeds.

Impact Fernandez had another great performance in the middle of the park, this time going up the field a lot to finish plays while displaying his usual tenacity and creativity. His importance on the team despite being in England for so little is very noticeable and this was the first time since his signing that he didn't play the full 90.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles versus Saints Fernandez made four tackles (three won) and two interceptions and drew four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Southampton.

Impact Fernandez was limited to the early build-up of plays on the attacking end but his defensive presence and tenacity were felt in the middle of the park once again. It was a decent stat line for a holding midfielder but Fernandez is certainly expected to do more and be a two-way contributor every game.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burned by Adeyemi, but here's why Fernandez looks an upgrade on Jorginho It is already clear Enzo Fernandez can be hugely valuable to Chelsea in several ways — even if defending Karim Adeyemi isn't one of them

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First Chelsea assist Fernandez had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots, creating a chance and making three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wes...

Impact Fernandez set up Joao Felix in the 16th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the midfielder's Chelsea career and while his attacking upside may not be the main calling card for Fernandez his three tackles in the match upped his total to nine in just two starts.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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