Enzo Fernandez a worry for Graham Potter ahead of Chelsea star’s Premier League debut vs Fulham
The club broke the British transfer record to sign Enzo Fernandez, but former England manager Sam Allardyce urges caution.
Former England, Blackburn, and Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has cautioned Graham Potter about the risks associated with his club’s excessive spending. In January, Chelsea shattered numerous records with their extravagant and aggressive spending, yet it may have been a prudent investment.
Todd Boehly and his supporting cast under the new ownership have swiftly reconstructed the team and infused it with a fresh spirit. His eighteen signings have cost more than £550 million, yet have been completed in less than nine months. It has helped add possibilities to a group that was otherwise aging and underperforming.
After the decision to declare Enzo Fernandez the most expensive player in British history, the tactics utilized have come under intense examination throughout the footballing community. The 22-year-old merely joined to Benfica for £10 million in the summer and played fewer than 30 appearances before his value increased.
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Anticipation surrounds the midfielder’s arrival at Chelsea, especially after Jorginho’s transfer to Arsenal on the transfer deadline. The departure of the Italian has deprived Potter of midfield choices, and the absence of three first-team players due to injury has increased the demand for a new player.
However, Allardyce is wary about falling victim to the hype. Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast hosted by William Hill and Footy Accumulators, he stated, “The signing of Enzo Fernandez by Chelsea concerns me.
“ What if it doesn’t work? What a commitment it is for eight years because obviously, the league haven’t shut that loophole down yet. It’s £106million; it’s a huge risk for the club, and particularly for the manager, who will get the blame if it doesn’t work. I don’t think Fernandez was his choice.
“I doubt the player was his first choice, but that’s how the top works now. You are not really the manager anymore, you are just a coach, and you accept these players and try and do your best with them.”
Spylax Media has learned that Potter is playing an active part in recruitment and is collaborating closely with the new-look organization. The appointment of his hand-picked recruitment advisor Kyle Macaulay, who traveled with him from Brighton and had previously worked closely with Potter, demonstrates that Fernandez’s relocation was the result of a coordinated effort.
In the meantime, the new director Christopher Vivell was leading the charge to sign Noni Madueke. Too many cooks may taint the broth, but Chelsea’s current planning appears to be cohesive.
The club broke the British transfer record to sign Enzo Fernandez, but former England manager Sam Allardyce urges caution.
