"Has done everything to start against Arsenal" - Fans praise Chelsea star after their 8-0 drubbing of Noah in UECL clash

Fans heaped praise on Enzo Fernández for his performance in Chelsea's 8-0 win against Noah in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday (November 7), at Stamford Bridge. The Argentine midfielder provided three assists before being substituted at the beginning of the second half of the match.

Tosin Adarabioyo opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 12th minute with a header after being set up by Fernández with a cross following a corner. Marc Guiu netted the second goal for the hosts with a right-footed shot just a minute later.

The Blues' next goal came with Axel Disasi's header from another assist by Enzo Fernández (18'). João Félix netted the fourth goal through the 23-year-old midfielder's third assist of the match in the 21st minute.

Mykhailo Mudryk took the count to five, courtesy of an assist by Christopher Nkunku, in the 39th minute. João Félix found the back of the net once again through Disasi's assist after a fast break (41').

Christopher Nkunku scored the seventh goal with a right-footed shot from a difficult angle in the 69th minute. Chelsea were awarded a penalty after Noah's Yan Eteki committed a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the penalty area. Nkunku converted the penalty in the 76th minute.

Fans flooded social media with posts hailing Chelsea's performance against Noah in the UEFA Conference League. Several fans praised Enzo Fernández's contributions to the match. A few believed he had earned his spot in the starting lineup of the Blues' Premier League home game against Arsenal on Sunday (November 10). Here are some of the reactions from X:

One fan wrote:

"The boy has done everything to start against arsenal Enzo Fernandez must start for us to have a chance of finishing this match on top what a player."

Another added:

"Enzo single handedly gave three goals 👍🏻"

"What a match by Enzo. 3 assists. True captain," chimed in another fan.

One account posted:

"6 goals with Enzo Fernandez and 2 goals (one of them a penalty) without Enzo Fernandez 🤔 I was one of his haters but let’s be honest he should play ahead of Lavia."

Another tweeted:

"Chelsea with Enzo on the pitch = 6goals (45min) Chelsea without Enzo on the pitch =2 goals(45mins) Same opponent Facts don't lie😂😂😂."

"Enzo is COOKING We always score more goals when he starts 🤷‍♂️," posted another.

One user wrote:

"He needs to start vs arsenal."

While another wrote:

"When Enzo plays, everyone eats well."

Enzo Fernández made 39 touches and three key passes while creating one big chance and maintaining a passing accuracy of 90% (27/30). He has started 10 out of 14 matches he has featured in for Chelsea this season, registering four assists.

(Stats via Sofascore. These platforms may change the stats as per their prerogative)

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Chelsea boss provides fitness update on Cole Palmer ahead of PL clash with Arsenal

Enzo Maresca has provided a fitness update on Cole Palmer ahead of their Premier League clash against Arsenal on November 10 at Stamford Bridge. In the Blues' last league clash against Manchester United on November 3, Lisandro Martinez committed a foul on the 22-year-old English midfielder in the concluding minutes of the match.

Speaking about Palmer's situation, Enzo Maresca said the Englishman has been unable to make it to training as of November 5. He said (via journalist Fabrizio Romano on X):

"Cole Palmer was not able to train yesterday, he was not fit. We hope to have him back against Arsenal, we will assess him."

While Cole Palmer was unavailable for Chelsea's UEFA Conference League match against Noah, fans would expect to see him in the Blues' lineup for the upcoming clash against Arsenal. The Manchester City graduate has recorded seven goals and five assists in 12 appearances across competitions for the club so far this season.