Enzo Fernandez has introduced a successful mentality to Manchester Metropolis that has rapidly impressed his team-mates, supervisor Enzo Maresca has stated.
It has been lower than two weeks since Fernandez joined Metropolis in a British record-equalling £125 million ($169.18 million) transfer from Chelsea, however the affect the Argentinian has had within the dressing room has been speedy.
“You possibly can see how the team-mates speak about him when it comes to successful mentality,” Maresca stated.
“Gamers (who’ve) already gained, and know methods to win – it’s important they’re in our squad.
“He works arduous on daily basis, he’s well mannered. He’s working good and he’s what we want.”
Maresca is aware of Fernandez properly having been his supervisor at Chelsea for a season and a half.
The Metropolis boss has seen the midfielder’s sport evolve and now sees him as a a lot stronger attacking risk.
The Italian stated: “He’s bettering quite a bit. In all probability within the final two years with us he’s turn into a extra attacking midfielder. Prior to now he was a bit extra deep.
“He’s unbelievable across the field when it comes to objectives and assists, and when it comes to management he’s rising quite a bit.”
Fernandez made his Metropolis debut in final weekend’s victory over Coventry when he was unexpectedly promoted from the bench to the beginning line-up after Nico O’Reilly was injured within the warm-up.
He additionally featured within the midweek Champions League win at Porto and will retain his place for Sunday’s derby towards Manchester United at Previous Trafford.
Metropolis misplaced the corresponding fixture in January final season and can be seeking to put that proper this weekend.
Though this can be Maresca’s first Manchester derby as Metropolis supervisor, he insists his focus is on what victory would imply for the workforce and its supporters.
“Final yr’s sport was not one of the best one for us however hopefully we will do one this season,” he stated.
“The principle focus just isn’t it’s my first derby. I’m pondering extra concerning the workforce, the followers, the desk.
“For certain if we win it’s additionally good for me, however I wish to win as a result of that’s good for everybody.”