What Enzo Fernandez did ahead of Newcastle that Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea fans will love

In Mauricio Pochettino's first interview as Chelsea manager, he made it very clear showing togetherness and caring about the fans was very important. Therefore, having seen what Enzo Fernandez did ahead of the Blues' Premier League Summer Series clash with Newcastle, the Argentine is sure to be pleased.

Fernandez did not miss one Premier League game in the latter half of last season following his £106million January transfer to Chelsea from Benfica. The 22-year-old has now seen four of his midfield partners depart the club this summer with Conor Gallagher potentially becoming number five amid strong interest from West Ham, with one offer already being turned down by Chelsea.

The Blues are attempting to acquire Moises Caicedo from Brighton but negotiations have hit a significant stumbling block. In pre-season, with Fernandez a late arrival because of his international activities with Argentina, Pochettino has used Gallagher with Cesar Casadei and Andrey Santos, with the latter making quite the impression that could result in him being offered a prominent role in Pochettino's 2023/24 plans.

Despite joining his team-mates late, Fernandez starting Chelsea's Premier League opener against Liverpool is very likely and he has reminded supporters why he's already so loved in west London despite joining just six months ago.

Following a training session in Atlanta, Fernandez was captured playing a game of peekaboo with a young Chelsea fan before the two embraced.

While the gesture was sure to go down well with Chelsea supporters, it likely also pleased Pochettino going off his comments from his first interview as Chelsea manager.

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