Enzo Scores in Chelsea Win | Garnacho Responds to Transfer Rumours
Enzo Fernandez on Target Again as Chelsea Start Club World Cup with Victory – Garnacho Reacts to Transfer Speculation
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez extended his fine form with a goal off the bench in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over LAFC in their opening FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game, which was held in America.
The Argentine netted his ninth goal of the season, confirming that he is one of Enzo Maresca’s most developed players since his appointment as head coach.
Although Fernandez did not begin the game—with Maresca targeting Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo in midfield—it was his second-half substitution that witnessed the fortunes of the team completely change. His strike confirmed an effortless victory following Pedro Neto’s opening goal, with Chelsea lifting their Group D campaign to three points.
Maresca’s Midfield Revamp Paying Dividends
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has already credited Enzo Fernandez with taking his game to the next level since the new tactical system was introduced. Fernandez has been Chelsea’s most consistent attacking threat from midfield this season with 9 goals and 14 assists—a role he’s taken on after being positioned higher up.
Maresca’s call for midfield rotation appears to be paying off, and creativity and depth are now hallmark stamps of the Blues’ engine room. The Italian coach will also be adding more reinforcements this summer as Chelsea prepare for next season’s Premier League campaign and their Club World Cup bid continues to rage on.
Garnacho Instagram Reaction: Transfer Hint?
The moment that Fernandez uploaded his post-match ecstasy on Instagram, captioning the win: “Just the beginning. Very important win,” countryman Alejandro Garnacho was the first to react, and his reply did not escape the notice of fans or pundits.
“What a player my son,” Garnacho wrote, adding more fuel to speculation amid heavy transfer speculation to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are strongly interested in Garnacho, who is potentially available for £40 million this summer. Manchester United’s talisman is willing to stay in the Premier League, and Chelsea is now a possibility.
Chelsea Winger Hunt: Garnacho Over Jamie Gittens? Chelsea’s interest in Garnacho comes as the club is making the signing of a new winger a priority.
An unsuccessful attempt to bring in Jamie Gittens earlier in the window has resulted in the club changing targets, and Borussia Dortmund’s unwillingness to negotiate valuation for Gittens may see Chelsea bring in Garnacho instead.
Enzo Maresca has already shown that he is searching for reinforcements upfront, especially after sealing the arrivals of Pedro Neto and Liam Delap. Garnacho, with Premier League experience and the ability to play on either side, might just be the ideal signing for the high-press, high-energy style Maresca is constructing at Chelsea.
What’s Next for Chelsea at the Club World Cup? Chelsea’s subsequent game is against Brazilian giants Flamengo in Philadelphia after a last Group D fixture against Esperance de Tunis.
Enzo Fernandez would most probably feature as Chelsea aim to top their group and go far in the competition. With such performances and key players rising to the occasion, Chelsea supporters have every reason to be optimistic.
The flair of Enzo Fernandez, the expertise of Maresca, and possibly the addition of Alejandro Garnacho can transform this team into a genuine European power once more.
Enzo Scores in Chelsea Win | Garnacho Responds to Transfer Rumours
