“Something we didn’t see” – Mikel explains change he’s noticed in Fernandez after Rosenior sacking

In partnership with

the Chelsea News

·29 April 2026

“Something we didn’t see” – Mikel explains change he’s noticed in Fernandez after Rosenior sacking

Enzo Fernandez is a changed man following the departure of Liam Rosenior according to former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel.

DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE

OneFootball Videos

The Argentine scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup final after a 1-0 win against Leeds at Wembley on Sunday.

Having struggled under Rosenior, Fernandez looked back to somewhere near his best, and the Blues will need that version of him if they are to have any hope of a top six finish.

John Obi Mikel on Enzo Fernandez

Fernandez was handed a two game ban under Rosenior following comments he made about his future during the March international break.

It’s a decision which is believed to have not gone down well with the squad, and one which certainly didn’t help Rosenior’s standing within the dressing room.

Fernandez was named of the match in the FA Cup semi final, and Mikel has claimed he’s a changed man following Rosenior’s departure.

“Credit to Enzo, Enzo Fernandez does what he does, which is what I said,” he told The Obi One podcast.

“He’s become the master at that, arriving late at the box and scoring goals. That’s something we didn’t see at all under Liam Rosenior.”

If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.