Emiliano Martinez displays excessive confidence when facing Chelsea, according to Enzo Fernandez. The two Argentines will go head-to-head in the FA Cup’s fourth round when Chelsea hosts Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
While Fernandez acknowledges Martinez’s cocky demeanor, he looks forward to the FA Cup clash. Martinez’s attitude tends to be like this whenever he plays against Chelsea, as per an ESPN interview.
Fernandez also commented on the rule change preventing goalkeepers from intimidating opponents in penalty shootouts. Although he didn’t delve deep into the details, he considers it a piece of football folklore. Fernandez notes Martinez’s unique personality, describing him as insane, acknowledging that while his actions seem normal to him, they might be offensive to people in other parts of the world.
Emiliano Martinez expressed admiration for Enzo Fernandez in a previous TyC Sports interview, praising his maturity and performance, crucial to Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup victory. Fernandez’s individual skills impressed Martinez, particularly his daring play, despite having only played one friendly before making it to the World Cup.
However, Stamford Bridge has witnessed struggles for Fernandez’s team this season, currently sitting in 9th place after 21 games. Last year, Chelsea finished 12th in the league.
