Enzo Fernández reveals his dream with Argentina national team | OneFootball

Enzo Fernández, midfielder for the Argentina National Team and Chelsea (England), revealed that he dreams of being the captain of the Albiceleste: “Of course I dream about it, I would be honored to wear the armband, but it doesn’t depend on me. It’s a decision for the coaching staff. I don’t know when it will happen. Time will tell.”

Fernández, a key player in Lionel Scaloni’s team’s triumph in Qatar 2022, recalled: “Winning the World Cup with Messi was incredible. We were motivated because we grew up watching Leo on TV and he had unfinished business. We are proud to have shared that moment with him. We wanted to achieve it for him; it was the only thing he was missing,” he said in an interview with GIVEMESPORT from Great Britain.

He then spoke about the chance to win back-to-back championships in the North America 2026 edition, a feat only achieved by Italy (1934-1938) and Brazil (1958-1962): “We are focused on what’s coming. We know it could be Messi’s last World Cup, so we’ll do everything possible to retain the crown.” He then added: “That’s what our national team must do. The people in Argentina are very passionate and always want more.”

Additionally, the former River Plate player spoke about the future of the national team: “We represent a new generation along with Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez. Now young players like (Franco) Mastantunono and (Claudio) Echeverri are joining. Attitude and leadership are fundamental. The feelings are positive.”

On another note, the 24-year-old right-footer, who was transferred from Benfica to Chelsea for 121 million euros, stated that he focused “on improving and proving” his “worth on the pitch” and recalled his arrival in London: “When Chelsea’s interest came, I had no doubts. I wanted to make the leap to the Premier League. I told Rui Costa (president and former footballer): ‘Please, let me fulfill my dream,’ and fortunately he understood. If I hadn’t spoken to him, the transfer wouldn’t have happened.”

Finally, he addressed the scandal caused by the racist video he posted on his social media, for which he apologized some time ago: “It does not reflect my values or my character. I am against all discrimination. I cut my vacation short to see them face to face. It was a tough moment, but everything is fine now.”

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