Jamie Redknapp says he “felt sorry for Enzo Fernandez” during Chelsea’s loss to Man City

Jamie Redknapp has claimed Enzo Fernandez “looked lost” during Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City, while Sky Pundit has also said they “felt sorry” for the World Cup winner.

Man City looked on cruise control during the match, taking the lead early in the game through a well-worked goal from Julián Álvarez, who slipped a shot past Kepa Arrizabalaga to put the hosts within goal.

But the former Tottenham and Liverpool player seemed unimpressed with some of Chelsea’s players, including their £107m January signing Fernandez, before stating the match had a “testimonial feel”.

Redknapp also gave his take on what Chelsea’s mindset would be going into this game, with the Blues currently 12th in the league after what has been a season they will want to forget.

With just two games of the season left to play, he said Frank Lampard’s players will think: ‘We’ve got to get this game over with.’

Fernández was signed by the Blues in January for £107m after his fantastic World Cup campaign.

But he couldn’t propel Frank Lampard’s side (left) to victory today, with Chelsea now 12th in the league.

‘I look at Enzo in midfield. We’ll give him the benefit of the doubt, he was excellent at the World Cup.

‘He seems lost, I feel a little sorry for him. It seems the case for a lot of the players right now.

“I think the younger players will get all the experience they can get. It’s hard because you’re playing against the champions, it’s the parade.’

The 22-year-old dazzled for his national team at the 2022 World Cup, appearing in every game for Argentina to become one of the most talked about players in the competition.

And Fernández has been a huge presence in Lampard’s team, since joining in January the Argentine failed to propel his team forward today, making just 39 passes, a scratch from the 109 he played during the 2-2 draw. Chelsea against Nottingham Forest last week.

After Jorginho’s departure in January, the midfielder came on to replace him and he has since made 15 league appearances for the Blues, but has only helped them win three of the games he has been involved in.

Despite spending £323m in January, the London club have underperformed, slipping to the bottom half of the table and losing 15 of their 36 games this campaign.

Meanwhile, City had already claimed the title before the game, after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Redknapp also said there was a “feeling of witness” surrounding today’s match as the home side did not want to incur any injuries as their clash against Inter Milan in the Champions League final was fast approaching. . He also stated that Lampard’s team was waiting for the end of their difficult season.

Speaking about the host’s midfield, he added: ‘Man City certainly in midfield, Rico Lewis has been exceptional and also Phil Foden.

Redknapp also claimed at the game that “Chelsea just want this season to end, it’s been so bad.”

Chelsea gave Manchester City a guard of honor before the match after they mathematically won the title yesterday after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.

Julián Álvarez scored the only goal of the game with a beautiful cross right footed shot.

There were euphoric scenes at full time as City fans stormed the pitch at the Etihad Stadium.

It is their third successive Premier League title as the club have been crowned champions of England nine times in their history.

“It is a testimonial sensation of the game. It’s one of those where you don’t want to get injured if you’re a Man City player and Chelsea just want this season to end, it’s been so bad.”

Chelsea now have a very difficult end to the season, with a trip to Manchester United in midweek before hosting high-flying Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, with Eddie Howe’s side hoping to pick up another win to cement their place in the top four. .

Meanwhile, City also have some very tough games ahead, playing Brighton and Brentford in their last two league games before taking on Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

Guardiola’s team will then play Inter Milan on June 10 in the Champions League final in their bid to win the treble this season.