Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has opened up on his adoration for Argentina teammate Lionel Messi. The pair were triumphant together at the 2022 Qatar World Cup following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against France in the final.
Fernandez signed for the Blues for a British transfer record of £107million in January shortly after the tournament concluded. The 22-year-old claimed the trophy for Best Young Player at the World Cup, accelerating his trajectory to the top of elite European club football.
It proved some turnaround for the Argentines, who claimed the ultimate prize despite losing their first group match against Saudi Arabia in one of the great all-time World Cup shocks. Reflecting on this momentous achievement, Fernandez revealed how captain Messi inspired the team to reach the heights they ultimately achieved, adding how the footballing icon has influenced his own career.
