EPL: You should lead by example – Obi Mikel tells Chelsea’s £107m star

Former Chelsea star, John Obi Mikel, has told the club’s midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, to perform well and aid the West London side’s push for the 2024-25 Premier League title.

Fernandez scored his third in his past four league matches to help Chelsea beat Tottenham 4-3.

Fernandez joined the Blues from Benfica for £107 million in January 2023.

He has been outstanding this season and completed 49 of his 51 passes, created a chance, registered two shots, and won five of his 10 total duels against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Speaking recently on Stadium Astro, the Blues’ legend hailed the Argentine and stated that the former Benfica man should do his locker room role justice.

He said via Chelsea News, “Sometimes you need that kick up your backside to get you to wake up. His performances weren’t good at the start of the season and everyone was complaining. I think the manager took him out of the firing line to protect him a little bit.

“Now, he’s brought him back into the team. You can see his stats there. Absolutely fantastic.

“He’s been absolutely fantastic since coming back into the team, and he is the captain right now. We need him to lead by example on the pitch.”

EPL: You should lead by example – Obi Mikel tells Chelsea’s £107m star