Graham Potter always likes to play down his role in transfers and signing players, repeating “I’m just the head coach” whenever he can.
But ultimately he’s the one who gets to work with these guys, and he can’t dodge the questions forever.
Enzo Fernandez is now his player, signing for the British transfer record. So even Potter had to bring some thoughts to the table on this one.
“I’m very, very pleased” Potter glowed in his presser today. “He’s a fantastic player…. an impressive young man,” the coach glowed of the World Cup winner.
Graham Potter: “I'm very, very pleased about Enzo Fernández deal because he's a fantastic player”. 🔵🇦🇷 #CFC
“My Spanish isn't great and his English isn't great, so we'll get there. He’s an impressive young man”, quotes via @AbsoluteChelsea. pic.twitter.com/YISij5Co2M
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 2, 2023
On the subject of whether the new man could feature tomorrow, Potter said “we’ll see,” noting that there was still a question of registration and the language barrier.
Then again, Potter threw Joao Felix in to our last game against Fulham just 24 hours after he signed form Atletico Madrid – Enzo will have had a relaxing 72 hours by comparison.
Love the blue!