Fernandez is regarded as ‘the future’ of Chelsea is impress with the Argentina international since his return to Stamford Bridge.
Fernandez joined the Blues in a club record £106million move from Benfica in the final days of the January transfer window.
Lampard’s return as interim boss has failed to lift the gloom with Chelsea losing all four games so far with the club legend at the helm, scoring just one goal in that run.
While it has been a bleak campaign, Enzo Fernandez early performances in midfield have provided plenty of reason for optimism, showing glimpses of his immense potential.
Despite joining Chelsea ‘in a difficult moment’ for the club,
Lampard believes the 22-year youngster now set to have a central role in any success Chelsea enjoy in the coming years.
‘I think he’s a fantastic talent. I think for a young player to have achieved what he has achieved in this footballing year has been amazing,’ Lampard said .
In some ways, Chelsea having nothing to play for is actually working in Fernandez’s advantage.
Expectations for the club have never been lower,
Fernandez’s words
So he can perhaps develop for the rest of the campaign with less pressure than if the Blues were still competing for silverware or European places.
Lampard, though, remains a firm believer in the Argentine World Cup winner and views him as a superstar in the making.
Enzo Fernandez duly admits it is tough for the Chelsea squad to come to terms with elimination from this season’s Champions League
Chelsea still have 21 Premier League points to play for, with three of our seven remaining matches coming at the Bridge.
Enzo believes the whole club, including both the fans and players, must be in unison if we are to put a run together over the course of the next month.
Now, it is all about showing what we have got in terms of adversity.
It has been a tough time for us recently, and it is all about sticking together as a group, team and club,’ the 22-year-old stated.
