RECORD-SIGNING Enzo Fernandez CAN make his Chelsea debut tonight.
The Blues host Fulham in a mammoth West London derby at Stamford Bridge, with an 8pm kick-off.
And fans may well get their first glimpse of World Cup-winner Fernandez.
The Argentine midfielder, 22, completed his £107million transfer from Benfica just before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
It is understood the paperwork was all signed and submitted to the Premier League in time to register him for tonight’s clash.
But the club were still waiting on a work permit before Fernandez would be allowed to take to the field for his new team.
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That, though, has reportedly now come through, according to TyC Sports.
And so the new No5 is expected to make his first appearance for the struggling Blues, who sit tenth in the Premier League – two points behind rivals Fulham.
But Fernandez is excited to get going and help provide a much-needed boost for Graham Potter.
The ex-River Plate ace said: “Chelsea is a big club, it’s a club that is always fighting for trophies and has won the Champions League in recent years.
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“Together, we will look to achieve everything the club wants and take it to the next level.
“Myself and my family are really happy to be here in London and to be able to enjoy the city.
“I think it’s a really beautiful city, so we will enjoy it and have a good time.”
Fernandez was one of eight senior signings in a bonkers January transfer window – although Malo Gusto returned to Lyon on loan.
Joao Felix is still suspended following his red card in the reverse fixture at Craven Cottage last month.
But Potter has a selection headache working out how to incorporate his host of new stars into the team for the must-win match.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
