Chelsea’s British record signing Enzo Fernandez got his first taste of Premier League football in a 0-0 draw against his new club’s visiting neighbours Fulham in a lively but ultimately disappointing Friday night derby.
The World Cup-winning midfielder, who cost Chelsea’s American owners £107million from Benfica, looked comfortable and showed touches of class, spraying pinpoint passes and timing his tackles well. But the home side, beaten by Fulham in the reverse fixture three weeks ago, could still not find a cutting edge in front of goal, Kai Havertz coming closest when his first-half chip hit the post with Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno stranded.
David Datro Fofana has a chance to win it late on, but saw his effort cleared off the line by Tim Ream. Fulham had opportunities themselves, through former Chelsea forward Willian, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Andreas Pereira, but they will be thrilled with a point that lifts them up to sixth in the table.
