Enzo Fernandez’s poor start at Chelsea continues as a concerning stat about his Premier League record transfer comes to light. The Spanish midfielder, who joined the Blues from Real Madrid in the summer for a reported fee of £72 million, has failed to make an impact in the Premier League so far.
The 23-year-old has made just four appearances in the league, with his last start coming in the 1-0 defeat to Everton in October. Since then, he has been an unused substitute in four of Chelsea’s last five league games, and has failed to make an impression when given the chance.
This has led to questions being asked about the wisdom of signing him in the first place, and a concerning stat has now emerged which casts further doubt on the transfer. According to Opta, Fernandez is the first player in Premier League history to cost more than £50 million and not start a single game in his first six months at a club.
This is a worrying statistic for Chelsea, and it highlights the fact that Fernandez has not been able to make the desired impact since his arrival. The Spaniard was expected to be a key player for the Blues this season, but he has failed to live up to the hype so far.
It is still early days in his Chelsea career, and there is still time for him to turn things around. However, the fact that he has not been able to make an impact in the Premier League so far is a cause for concern.
The Blues will be hoping that Fernandez can start to show his quality in the coming weeks and months, and prove that he was worth the record fee they paid for him. If he can do that, then he could be a key player for the club in the future. However, if he continues to struggle, then it could be a costly mistake for Chelsea.
