Enzo Fernandez has called on Lionel Scaloni to extend his tenure as Argentina manager ahead of a daunting generational transition. The Manchester City midfielder believes retaining the tactician is vital for the Albiceleste as they brace for life without talismanic captain Lionel Messi, whose imminent retirement marks the end of an era.
Reece James and Emi Martinez have been set a leadership challenge at Chelsea, with Frank Lebouef telling GOAL that the Blues have become “too nice” as a collective. He wants to see senior figures, especially those donning the captain’s armband, ask questions of those around them when individual standards are allowed to slip - with clean sheets proving hard to come by at present.
John Obi Mikel has strongly criticised Chelsea for their failure to sign a midfield replacement after selling Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City. The former midfielder believes this £125 million transfer mistake is directly responsible for Xabi Alonso's defensive issues this season, pointing out that the team desperately misses the injured Moises Caicedo to protect the defence.
Michael Owen was left stunned by the huge VAR error which determined the outcome of a controversial Manchester derby clash between arch-rivals United and City, with the visitors to Old Trafford benefitting from a bizarre decision. Erling Haaland turned the ball home, but Enzo Fernandez flung himself at it from an offside position, with Owen saying to GOAL: “What is more obvious than a diving header?!”
Manchester City took the lead in a frantic Manchester derby through Erling Haaland, but the opener was shrouded in controversy following a long VAR delay. While the Norwegian celebrated another landmark goal, Manchester United fans were left questioning the intricacies of the offside rule at Old Trafford.
If Elliot Anderson can move for £116 million ($157m) and Enzo Fernandez generates a £125m ($169m) transfer fee, how much is Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton worth? Eagles legend Clinton Morrison has told GOAL that the England international will be another in the nine-figure “ballpark”, with a bold prediction for 2027 being made when it comes to the classy 22-year-old.
Enzo Fernandez expressed his delight following Manchester City's convincing 2-0 Champions League victory away at Porto, showering praise on team-mate Erling Haaland. The Argentina midfielder highlighted his burgeoning connection with the prolific Norwegian striker while also thanking manager Enzo Maresca for bringing him to the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland has offered a glowing assessment of Manchester City’s transfer business after the club secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Coventry City. The Norwegian striker found the net to maintain Enzo Maresca’s perfect start, but he was quick to highlight the impact of the club's newest arrivals.
Enzo Fernandez made an unexpected but highly impactful debut for Manchester City, overcoming past rivalries to dictate the tempo in midfield. After stepping in for the injured Nico O'Reilly, the joint-British record signing showcased his immense quality, orchestrating the move that led to Erling Haaland's decisive goal in a narrow victory over Frank Lampard's struggling Coventry City.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes club captain Reece James has what it takes to become one of the world's best central midfielders. Following Enzo Fernandez's massive departure to Manchester City and a mounting injury crisis at Stamford Bridge, the Blues boss is ready to heavily rely on his star right-back in the middle of the park.
