The 22-year-old Argentine midfielder joined in a British document switch from Benfica in January shortly after successful the World Cup.

Yet the £106million expertise has not been capable of cease Chelsea from registering their lowest factors whole within the Premier League period.

Caretaker supervisor Lampard has nonetheless outlined his religion in Fernandez’s means to justify his price ticket and eight-and-a-half-year contract. He advised reporters: “I’ve got a lot of faith that Enzo will be a big part of what happens in the future of this club.

“I feel for him a little bit. He’s had a massive move to the Premier League. He’s won the World Cup. He should be sitting back at the end of this season quite rightly putting his feet up and saying: ‘What a year’.

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“But in terms of how he can affect the future, I see him being essential.”

Lampard, 44, had hoped to galvanise his gamers given his standing on the membership however has solely seen outcomes spiral. As a end result, he has blamed poor outcomes on his gamers’ lack of health, work ethic and talent to do the fundamentals.

Although he made clear to not put Fernandez in that class, including: “Enzo gets it. He gets what’s required in training. He gets what’s required to be a Chelsea player. He’s got a high talent. Some players just get it.

“I keep talking about giving players time. But when you work with someone, you understand it very quickly, and I think he gets it.”

Chelsea’s final two matches, beginning on Thursday away at Manchester United earlier than a house recreation with Newcastle, might spell the top of many careers in west London.

Mason Mount, who's at present out injured, may very well be waving goodbye with large switch curiosity from Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Ahead of the journey to Old Trafford, Lampard revealed he isn’t stunned that rivals covet Mount. He mentioned: “I’m not surprised because this is football. Does everyone know that? I really like Mason Mount as a lad and a football player. Yes, sure. Of course, they do.

“So I wish him the best personally and sitting here with my Chelsea top on now I’ve seen what Mason’s delivered in this club but then we’ll see.”