This was Fernandez’s first start in the Premier League since October 6, when he struggled during a 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest. While he has been a regular in the ‘B team’ instead, playing in the Carabao Cup and UEFA Conference League, this is a man that expects to play top-flight league football.

Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez helped Chelsea to a 2-1 Premier League win at Leicester City on Saturday that would have been much more comfortable if Blues winger Noni Madueke had not blocked team mate Cole Palmer's goalbound shot.

Chelsea closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to five points by beating Leicester 2-1 on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez put the London club on course for victory at King Power Stadium, with Jordan Ayew scoring for Leicester in the 95th minute. Liverpool doesn't play until Sunday when it travels to last-place Southampton.