“Respect to Maresca” “He turns his Football career around” – Mikel Obi can’t be Believe what Enzo Maresca did to Chelsea star as he regain his form
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has recaptured his greatest form under boss Enzo Maresca, playing three consecutive Premier League games with spectacular displays.
John Obi Mikel, a former midfielder for the Blues, has praised Maresca for helping Fernandez turn his life around.
“Sometimes you need that kick up your backside to get you to wake up,” Mikel said, reflecting on the midfielder’s resurgence. “His performances weren’t good at the start of the season and everyone was complaining. I think the manager took him out of the firing line to protect him a little bit.”
Fernandez, who faced criticism earlier in the campaign, was briefly sidelined by Maresca, a decision Mikel believes was pivotal to the Argentine’s resurgence. “Now, he’s brought him back into the team. You can see his stats there. Absolutely fantastic.”
The 2022 World Cup winner has since stepped up as a key figure for Chelsea and now dons the captain’s armband. Mikel believes Fernandez’s current form sets the tone for the entire team. “He’s been absolutely fantastic since coming back into the team, and he is the captain right now. We need him to lead by example on the pitch.”