Argentine Enzo Fernández is 24 years old and arrived at Chelsea in early 2023, but acts as a veteran in the cast of the rich English team. When the back Reece James felt a bruise on the warm-up for the game against Palmeiras, the captain’s track was inherited by the midfielder.
It is routine in the dynamics of the young cast directed by. “We are very happy with the growth of the team, of each player who arrived in this period with Enzo [Maresca]. We are going well since we started with him, ”the midfielder told FIFA.
“Enzo gave a sense of order to our team. We are improving this day to day with him and I think today it was proved how much we grew up,” the Argentine added after the 2-1 win over Palmeiras.
Now, against Fluminense, who has goalkeeper Fábio, 44, and defender Thiago Silva, 40, as highlights and leaders, continues to bet on youth. The victory against Palmeiras marked the debut of Brazilian João Pedro.
The striker was hired from Brighton during the week, made only two training with new club and entered the second half in place of 22 -year -old Liam Delap.
“I knew I could have a transfer. I already knew Chelsea’s interest. So I had been training, but of course it’s different to train in a gym or train with personal than to train in the field with other players,” said the 23 -year -old, who hellized the Palmeirense defense. “I’m not 100%, but I believe I can help team as I helped today,” added João Pedro.
The highlight of the English team is midfielder Cole Palmer, 23, author of the goal that opened the scoring in the triumph over Palmeiras. Chelsea will still rejuvenate even more with the arrival of 18 -year -old Stephen recently completed.
“Most Chelsea players are young, but I believe that over time we will fit well, because they are players with great talent,” said João Pedro, quoting Enzo Fernández, World Cup champion 2022, as an example. “You can see Enzo, who, already so young, has won big titles in his career. I believe it has a lot to see this young Chelsea,” he added.
The confrontation between Fluminense and Chelsea defines the first finalist of the Club World Cup and takes place on Tuesday, at 16h (Brasília), at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
