Messi also described Fernandez as an essential member of Lionel Scaloni’s team. Enzo Fernandez has been one of Argentina’s most amazing players at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He has not only been dominant in the middle of the field, but he has also demonstrated that he is a formidable opponent boxer.
The 21-year-old Fernandez scored in La Albiceleste’s crucial Group C victory over Mexico. Fernandez took a few touches inside the box after receiving a short corner from Lionel Messi in the 87th minute and curled an unstoppable shot into the top-right corner. His strike filled in as a protection objective for Argentina, with them cruising to a 2-0 triumph over the Mexicans.
Lionel Messi praised Fernandez’s performance and called him a phenomenal footballer after the game. According to Ole, an Argentine media outlet, Messi said:
“Enzo doesn’t surprise me because I know him, I see him train every day, and I played against him in the Champions League, and he deserves it,” the coach said. He is an outstanding youngster who plays a crucial role for us.
Real Madrid is said to be considering other options after becoming pessimistic about signing Jude Bellingham. The Real Champs says that Benfica is interested in Fernandez, who came to them from River Plate during the summer transfer window.
During his time at River Plate, it has been alleged that Real Madrid had an eye on Fernandez but never made a move. Real Madrid won’t buy Fernandez cheaply from Portuguese giants Benfica, who can keep him there until June 2027. In addition, it is unlikely that they will let the player leave during the January transfer window.