Enzo Fernandez aims thinly veiled dig at Mauricio Pochettino after Maresca change

Enzo Fernandez has reacted to a comment on social media in a thinly veiled dig towards former boss Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine has enjoyed a stellar start under new Blues boss . Fernandez has played in all but three matches for Chelsea so far in 2024/25, with his performances helping the club improve under the Italian.

One issue the 23-year-old has previously encountered is his position in midfield. Pochettino struggled to find the right place for him, but Maresca appears to have discovered a winning formula with .

And the Blues' star has liked a comment on one of his Instagram posts which said: "They finally got you right in your position and in your position you play really well."

Maresca has previously spoken about how he wants Fernandez to use his vision and passing ability closer to the box to help break down defences, albeit while providing all-important "balance".

"I think it's very difficult in the way we play to find a midfielder that can attack like an attacking midfielder and defend like a holding midfielder," Maresca said of Fernandez's role last month.

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"For instance, Arsenal are using Declan Rice as an attacking midfielder on the ball and as a holding midfielder when defending. Man City have done this in the past with Ilkay Gundogan.

"In our case, we are trying to find the balance and find the players who can give us this kind of solution. At the moment, Enzo is the only one."