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After Chelsea lost 0-2 to defending champions Manchester City, owner Burley left the field early with a look of dissatisfaction. After the game, Enzo Fernandez was once again criticized by all parties for his mistakes in the game. Although Enzo won two America's Cups and a World Cup with the Argentina national team and was named the best newcomer in the World Cup, his performance at Chelsea failed to meet expectations. So, how can Enzo fully realize his potential?

Enzo Fernandez's switch from defensive midfielder to attacking midfielder was clearly a mistake. Although Enzo performed well on both offense and defense, and had the ability to dribble, steal and shoot from a distance, his current defensive attributes were still higher than his offensive attributes. Changing Enzo from defensive midfielder to attacking midfielder not only weakened his defensive role in the midfield, but also made him bear the dual pressure of offense and defense at the same time. In the absence of an intercepting defensive midfielder, Manchester City could easily break through Chelsea's defense through the rapid movement of the midfield. Therefore, instead of letting Enzo bear extra pressure in the frontcourt, it is better to let him continue to play as a defensive midfielder to provide protection for the team's defense and maximize his advantages on the defensive end.

Another strategy is to introduce a player like Gallagher to play as a defensive midfielder to protect Enzo's forward runs. Although it is a bit regrettable to let Enzo focus on defense, his ability to advance forward and shoot from a distance still has tactical value. We can learn from the Italian team's "front midfielder and back" style of play in 2006, but this requires Gallagher to occupy an important position in the team. Chelsea's management and coaching staff may have realized that the decision to exclude Gallagher early is questionable. Fortunately, there are still more than ten days in the transfer window, and Chelsea can consider signing players to improve the lineup.

Whether it is to let Enzo play as a defensive midfielder, or to configure him with a strong midfielder like Gattuso or De Paul, or to let Gallagher return directly, these options are much more effective than letting Enzo bear too much pressure as a "scapegoat".