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Fernandez shines as players show up for McFarlane
TL;DR
Enzo Fernandez excelled in Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds, earning praise for his performance. This comes after a recent controversy involving a two-game internal ban due to transfer discussions with Real Madrid.
Key points
- Enzo Fernandez was the matchwinner in the FA Cup semi-final.
- Rob Green praised Fernandez for controlling the game against Leeds.
- Fernandez faced a two-game internal ban for transfer discussions with Real Madrid.
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Former Chelsea goalkeeper Rob Green says Blues midfielder Enzo Fernandez "ran the game" against Leeds in the FA Cup semi-final.
The Argentine was the matchwinner and game's outstanding performer, just weeks after being at the centre of controversy during Liam Rosenior's reign when he received a two-game internal ban for publicly discussing a potential transfer to Real Madrid.
"Chelsea are a product of the system they are in and modern-day football," said Green on BBC Radio 5 Live. "It's ugly but they have all the power and it was epitomised by [Enzo] Fernandez as he ran the game.
"It was down to him how they played. That is not healthy for a football club but, for Chelsea, it gets them to finals. Give a player an inch, they take a mile."
Calum McFarlane has been put in interim charge until the end of the season, but who will get the permanent job is still unknown.
"There's some good candidates," said former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison on the Football Daily podcast. "More will be available in the summer too.
"Andoni Iraola is leaving Bournemouth. Marco Silva might leave and he's a very good manager. Would go back? I don't think he will and I think she should stay at , but it's not a bad shout.
Q&A
What did Enzo Fernandez do in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds?
Enzo Fernandez was the standout performer, helping Chelsea secure victory and earning praise for 'running the game'.
Why did Enzo Fernandez receive a two-game internal ban?
He received the ban for publicly discussing a potential transfer to Real Madrid during Liam Rosenior's tenure.
What did Rob Green say about Chelsea's performance?
Rob Green commented that Chelsea's reliance on players like Fernandez is unhealthy for the club but effective in reaching finals.
