In order to transfer to Chelsea, Enzo Fernandes returned to China privately and went on strike, causing an uproar in public opinion. After the breakdown of transfer talks, the World Cup Rookie of the Year seems to be starting to take care of himself. In the Portuguese Cup 1/8 final, Benfica beat Vazin 2-0 away, Enzo started and scored one goal (New Year's debut), after the goal, he rushed to the stand where Benfica fans were and slapped the emblem on his left chest, which greatly eased the relationship between him and the fans.
Enzo celebrates the goal
With a derby clash with Sporting de Portugal over the weekend, coach Schmidt has a mixed starting line-up for the game: Grimaldo, Verissimo, Morator and Alexandre Bar, from left to right, Enzo and Olsnes partnering at the back, Chikinho and Neres on the left and right wings, and German star Draxler lurking behind Gonzalo Ramos.
Just four minutes into the game, Benfica took the lead, Grimaldo scored from a direct free-kick, and home goalkeeper Ricardo didn't even react! After scoring early, the Benfica players clearly began to stay strong, which also gave the home side hope of equalising. In the 28th minute, Rubén Gonsalves scored with a header in the box, the ball was slightly deflected, and in the second half, Diogo Ramalho's cross-like wide kick forced Vladio to make a wonderful save.
Grimaldo scored
In the 68th minute, Enzo sent a clever straight shot from the edge of the box and Chikinho inserted his shot into the box and was blocked by the opposing defender Junior. 10 minutes later, Enzo personally killed the suspense of the game, Alexander Ba crossed the middle, the little Chikinho made the ball with his back, Enzo kicked in the crowd, and Ricardo watched the ball into the net again!
Enzo scores
After the goal, Enzo Fernandez looked so excited that he rushed to the stands where Benfica fans were celebrating passionately, and when his teammates began to run to their home stadium to restart the kick-off, Enzo slapped the emblem on his chest hard towards Benfica fans.
Enzo slapped the team emblem on his chest
In the end, Benfica defeated Varzin 2-0 and successfully advanced to the last eight. After the game, Benfica boss Schmidt praised Enzo and the two centre-backs: "I'm delighted to see that both Mourato and Verissimo [who have been out for a long time due to injury] have a chance to play, they played well, the defence in the centre was leaky, and I am happy for them. Enzo also returned to the team and he performed well and scored a very crucial goal. Overall, the whole team has been very good and I trust all the players under me. ”
Enzo
What is more worrying is that the main left-back Grimaldo left early due to injury, and if he is unable to play in the Lisbon derby, Schmidt can only send Serbia international Ristic to start.
Schmidt