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.